Mike Pence Officially Launches 2024 Presidential Run

Pence Breaks with Trump, Eyes Reagan's Legacy

Former vice president files paperwork, plans to focus on Reagan-era ideals in campaign

Former Vice President Mike Pence has officially launched his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, breaking with former President Donald Trump and emphasizing the legacy of Ronald Reagan.

Pence filed paperwork on Monday, June 5, 2023, to enter the race. In a video announcement, he is expected to outline his campaign message, which will focus on conservative values and a return to Reagan-era policies.

Pence has been a vocal critic of Trump since the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He has said he will not endorse Trump in the November 2023 presidential election and has used his political group to defend Reagan-era principles.

Pence's entry into the race is seen as a long-shot bid. He is currently polling behind Trump and other potential Republican candidates. However, he hopes to appeal to Republican voters who are looking for an alternative to Trump and who are drawn to his message of traditional conservatism.