Former Vice President Mike Pence stated the most recent Trump indictment sends a transparent message that “anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be President of the United States.”

Mr. Pence warned former President Donald Trump’s authorized baggage and nonstop give attention to relitigating the 2020 election is hurting the GOP model and boosting President Biden’s re-election push.

“As Americans, his candidacy means less attention paid to Joe Biden’s disastrous economic policies afflicting millions across the United States and to the pattern of corruption with Hunter,” Mr. Pence stated. “Our country is more important than one man. Our constitution is more important than any one man’s career.”

Mr. Pence served as Mr. Trump’s loyal wingman for 4 years.

But the connection deteriorated after Mr. Pence refused to cower to the strain Mr. Trump and his allies placed on him to cease the certification of the 2020 election ends in the leadup to the riots on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Mr. Pence’s stance has gained him accolades from some Republicans and Democrats, in addition to constitutional students, who stated he lacked the authority to do what Mr. Trump needed.

But it additionally has tarnished his picture with the Trump-inspired social gathering base, which performs a serious position within the 2024 GOP presidential main.

Mr. Pence has been caught within the single digits in main polls that additionally point out Mr. Trump’s assist has turn out to be stronger within the wake of earlier indictments.

Mr. Pence, nonetheless, is sticking together with his message, signaling he expects Mr. Trump’s assist to wane over the lengthy haul.

“On January 6th, Former President Trump demanded that I choose between him and the Constitution. I chose the Constitution and I always will,” Mr. Pence stated Tuesday.

“As your president, I will not yield an inch in defending America, our people, or our values, and I promise you: I will do so in a way consistent with my oath to the Constitution and the character and decency of the American people,” he stated. “We will restore a threshold of integrity and civility in public life so we can bring real solutions to the challenges plaguing our nation.”

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