Mike Pence |
Michael Richard Pence was born in Columbus, Indiana on June 7, 1959.
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April 30, 2023: Independent: Trump news – live: Ex-president hugs Jan 6 rioter who called for Pence to be executed
Donald Trump hugged a woman at one who spent time in prison for her role in the January 6 insurrection. She later said that former Vice President Mike Pence and “every single” member of Congress who voted to certify President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory should be executed. |
At a diner in New Hampshire, Mr Trump was notified by the people in the room that QAnon believer Micki Larson-Olson was a “January 6er”. She later told NBC News the following day that Mr Trump is the “real president,” adding that she “would like a front seat of Mike Pence being executed”. 4.30.23 |
April 7, 2023:
Former Vice President Mike Pence will not appeal a judge's order for grand jury testimony as part of an investigation into Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump could still appeal the decision to try and guard his conversations with Pence leading up to the January 6th Capitol attack. Pence's account of those talks could be potentially damaging to Trump. He was key to Trump's strategy to block Biden's election. The strategy called for Pence in his role as President of the Senate to reject electors from several contested states that Biden won, but Pence refused to participate. Pence's decision comes a day after Trump appeared in a Manhattan court in a separate criminal case, pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts.
Former Vice President Mike Pence will not appeal a judge's order for grand jury testimony as part of an investigation into Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump could still appeal the decision to try and guard his conversations with Pence leading up to the January 6th Capitol attack. Pence's account of those talks could be potentially damaging to Trump. He was key to Trump's strategy to block Biden's election. The strategy called for Pence in his role as President of the Senate to reject electors from several contested states that Biden won, but Pence refused to participate. Pence's decision comes a day after Trump appeared in a Manhattan court in a separate criminal case, pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts.
Mike Pence
"Here we go again. Another politically charged prosecution against the former president of the United States...I think many Americans are taken aback at the unprecedented indictment of a former president, but also the fact that the Manhattan D.A., in the midst of a crime wave in New York City, then says that indicting the former president is his highest priority. It tells you everything you need to know about the liberal left in this country." -Mike Pence to reporters after a foreign policy forum in Des Moine; 3.18.23
Mar 13, 2023: Raw Story: Trump's attempt to blame Pence for J6 is yet another confession to the crime: former GOP flack
Following former Vice President Mike Pence's criticism of former President Donald Trump at the Gridiron dinner, Trump hit back, mocking Pence's poor performance in the presidential primary polls and even suggesting January 6 was really his fault for not objecting to the election results.
Following former Vice President Mike Pence's criticism of former President Donald Trump at the Gridiron dinner, Trump hit back, mocking Pence's poor performance in the presidential primary polls and even suggesting January 6 was really his fault for not objecting to the election results.
Jan 25, 2023: Daily Beast: Some of Pence’s Classified Docs Were Foreign Trip Briefing Memos: CNN
Among the dozen or so classified documents found at the home of Mike Pence were materials described to CNN by multiple sources as background briefing memos for the former vice president’s trips overseas. One insider told the network that some of the records may have been overlooked during the move-out process because they were squirreled away inside travel briefing binders. Another explained the classified materials would not have been visible to movers unless they’d paged through the binders. Such memos can contain everything from basic biographical information on a given country’s heads of state to far more sensitive information. One source briefed on the ongoing multi-agency investigation into the discovery said that the records were of the “lower level” variety, and that there was nothing particularly unusual in their contents. On Tuesday, it was reported that the documents at Pence’s Indiana home had been found by a lawyer asked to conduct a search “out of an abundance of caution” after classified materials were found at Donald Trump’s Florida estate and Joe Biden’s Delaware home.
Among the dozen or so classified documents found at the home of Mike Pence were materials described to CNN by multiple sources as background briefing memos for the former vice president’s trips overseas. One insider told the network that some of the records may have been overlooked during the move-out process because they were squirreled away inside travel briefing binders. Another explained the classified materials would not have been visible to movers unless they’d paged through the binders. Such memos can contain everything from basic biographical information on a given country’s heads of state to far more sensitive information. One source briefed on the ongoing multi-agency investigation into the discovery said that the records were of the “lower level” variety, and that there was nothing particularly unusual in their contents. On Tuesday, it was reported that the documents at Pence’s Indiana home had been found by a lawyer asked to conduct a search “out of an abundance of caution” after classified materials were found at Donald Trump’s Florida estate and Joe Biden’s Delaware home.
Jan 24, 2023: The Hill: Pence documents complicate GOP attack lines on Biden
The discovery of classified documents at former Vice President Mike Pence’s home is complicating efforts by congressional Republicans to coordinate their lines of attack on President Biden’s handling of similar materials from his time as second-in-command.
The discovery of classified documents at former Vice President Mike Pence’s home is complicating efforts by congressional Republicans to coordinate their lines of attack on President Biden’s handling of similar materials from his time as second-in-command.
Dec 6, 2022: News Nation: Fmr. Pence press secretary denies FEC filing claiming bid for presidency
Paperwork stating that former Vice President Mike Pence has filed to run for president in 2024 was filed with the Federal Election Commission Monday, however, his former press secretary has denied the claim on social media.
An FEC statement of candidacy filing for Mike Pence for president was filed Monday. It lists the address as a P.O. Box in Anderson, Indiana and states Pence would be running as a candidate from the Republican party.
Paperwork stating that former Vice President Mike Pence has filed to run for president in 2024 was filed with the Federal Election Commission Monday, however, his former press secretary has denied the claim on social media.
An FEC statement of candidacy filing for Mike Pence for president was filed Monday. It lists the address as a P.O. Box in Anderson, Indiana and states Pence would be running as a candidate from the Republican party.
Feb 5, 2022: CBS News: Pence says "Trump is wrong" that he had a right to overturn election
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday resoundingly rejected a claim by former President Trump that he had the ability to overturn the 2020 presidential election, saying that there's little that is more un-American than the notion that any president can choose the nation's leader.
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday resoundingly rejected a claim by former President Trump that he had the ability to overturn the 2020 presidential election, saying that there's little that is more un-American than the notion that any president can choose the nation's leader.
Feb 2, 2022: The Hill: White House orders release of Pence records to Jan. 6 committee
The Biden administration has ordered the National Archives to turn over records from former Vice President Mike Pence despite objections from former President Trump.
The Biden administration has ordered the National Archives to turn over records from former Vice President Mike Pence despite objections from former President Trump.
Dec 5, 2021: Newsweek: Bob Dole Tributes Pour in After Former GOP Senator Dies at 98
Former Vice President Mike Pence wrote: "His courageous service in World War II, his heroic recovery, his service in the House and in the Senate where he served as Majority Leader and his service on two national tickets, including as Republican nominee for President in 1996... were all driven by a love of country and patriotism synonymous with the Greatest Generation."
Former Vice President Mike Pence wrote: "His courageous service in World War II, his heroic recovery, his service in the House and in the Senate where he served as Majority Leader and his service on two national tickets, including as Republican nominee for President in 1996... were all driven by a love of country and patriotism synonymous with the Greatest Generation."
Dec 1, 2021: CBS News: Supreme Court signals support for upholding Mississippi's restrictive abortion law
"We may well be on the verge of era when the Supreme Court sends Roe v. Wade to the ash heap of history where it belongs," former Vice President Mike Pence said at an event Tuesday, during which he also called on the high court to "make history."
"We may well be on the verge of era when the Supreme Court sends Roe v. Wade to the ash heap of history where it belongs," former Vice President Mike Pence said at an event Tuesday, during which he also called on the high court to "make history."
Sept 20, 2021: Breitbart: Pence, Haley, Pompeo Rank as Top Christian Allies to Israel in the World
Former Vice President Mike Pence topped the second annual list of Israel’s Top 50 Christian Allies, released Tuesday by the Israel Allies Foundation in honor of the Jewish Sukkot holiday.
Coming in at number two is Pastor John Hagee, the founder and chairman of Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Spots three and four are filled respectively by Pastor Larry Huch of the Texas-based New Beginnings mega-church and former Canadian prime minister, Stephen Harper.
Former Vice President Mike Pence topped the second annual list of Israel’s Top 50 Christian Allies, released Tuesday by the Israel Allies Foundation in honor of the Jewish Sukkot holiday.
Coming in at number two is Pastor John Hagee, the founder and chairman of Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Spots three and four are filled respectively by Pastor Larry Huch of the Texas-based New Beginnings mega-church and former Canadian prime minister, Stephen Harper.
Mike Pence is going to spend the next couple years trying to court the voters who wanted to hang him on Jan 6🙄
Sept 5, 2021: New York Magazine: Trump’s Long Campaign to Steal the Presidency: A Timeline
Trump still had an even more dangerous trick up his sleeve: getting his faithful vice-president, Pence, to steal the election for him when Congress convened on January 6 to perform the routine task of confirming the December 14 Electoral College vote.
Trump still had an even more dangerous trick up his sleeve: getting his faithful vice-president, Pence, to steal the election for him when Congress convened on January 6 to perform the routine task of confirming the December 14 Electoral College vote.
Sept 4, 2020: Bible Recorder: Mike Pence featured speaker at ‘Life Wins!’ event in Raleigh
“I actually started out in politics as a Democrat,” Pence said. “… As I came of age in college and understood the principles and values on which I was raised, I joined the Republican party. I heard in the voice of my second-favorite president, Ronald Reagan, an unapologetic commitment to a strong national defense, free-market economics and an unapologetic commitment to the right to life. … That’s what drew me to this party.”
“I actually started out in politics as a Democrat,” Pence said. “… As I came of age in college and understood the principles and values on which I was raised, I joined the Republican party. I heard in the voice of my second-favorite president, Ronald Reagan, an unapologetic commitment to a strong national defense, free-market economics and an unapologetic commitment to the right to life. … That’s what drew me to this party.”
Jan 2, 2021: CNN: Federal judge throws out Gohmert lawsuit asking Pence to interfere in Electoral College count
Pence on Thursday asked Kernodle to reject the case, arguing that the legal issues from Gohmert should be directed to the House and Senate, rather than the vice president. Pence’s filing did not say if he would entertain the possibility of interfering in the Electoral College count, but there is no public indication that he will.
“(A) suit to establish that the Vice President has discretion over the count, filed against the Vice President, is a walking legal contradiction,” Pence said.
Pence on Thursday asked Kernodle to reject the case, arguing that the legal issues from Gohmert should be directed to the House and Senate, rather than the vice president. Pence’s filing did not say if he would entertain the possibility of interfering in the Electoral College count, but there is no public indication that he will.
“(A) suit to establish that the Vice President has discretion over the count, filed against the Vice President, is a walking legal contradiction,” Pence said.
Sept 1, 2020: Axios: Pence: "I don't recall being told to be on standby" during Trump's Walter Reed visit
Vice President Mike Pence said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday that he does not "recall" being told to be on standby to assume the powers of the presidency if President Trump was put under anesthesia during his sudden visit to Walter Reed Medical Center last November.
Vice President Mike Pence said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday that he does not "recall" being told to be on standby to assume the powers of the presidency if President Trump was put under anesthesia during his sudden visit to Walter Reed Medical Center last November.
Aug 28, 2020: Christian Headlines: Citing Scripture, Pence Switches out Jesus for the American Flag in Convention Speech“Glad Pence seems to know Scripture; grieved & appalled he’d believe substituting ‘Old Glory’ for ‘Jesus’ wasn’t blasphemous and equating the freedom Paul was referring to with civil liberties,” tweeted Greg Jao, senior assistant to the president of InterVarsity, an evangelical Christian organization.
“This is Babylon. This is idolatry,” tweeted Brian Zahnd, pastor of Word of Life Church.
“This is Babylon. This is idolatry,” tweeted Brian Zahnd, pastor of Word of Life Church.
Aug 21, 2020: Life News: VP Mike Pence Slams Democrats: They Hate America and Just Want “Abortion on Demand”
Vice President Mike Pence spared no words after Democrats nominated pro-abortion Joe Biden last night. Biden tried to use Christian themes to build support for his candidacy — calling President Donald Trump a darkness that had fallen on American and saying he would restore the “soul” of the nation even though he supports abortion, which has taken 62 million souls since 1973.
Vice President Mike Pence spared no words after Democrats nominated pro-abortion Joe Biden last night. Biden tried to use Christian themes to build support for his candidacy — calling President Donald Trump a darkness that had fallen on American and saying he would restore the “soul” of the nation even though he supports abortion, which has taken 62 million souls since 1973.
August 2020: In Christian Nationalism form, former Vice President Mike Pence said this in a prayer in a speech to the Republican National Convention: “Let’s run the race marked out for us. Let’s fix our eyes on Old Glory and all she represents. Let’s fix our eyes on this land of heroes and let their courage inspire. And let’s fix our eyes on the author and perfecter of our faith and freedom and never forget that where the spirit of the Lord is there is freedom — and that means freedom always wins.”
2017
January 20, 2017: Pence is sworn in as 48th Vice President of the United States. He was sworn into the office by justice Clarence Thomas, using Ronald Reagan's Bible, opened to 2 Chronicles 7:14, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land," which is the same verse Reagan used for his swearing-ins as governor and president.
January 22, 2017: Pence administered the oath of office to the White House senior staff.
February 5, 2017: Pence warned Iran "not to test the resolve" of the new Trump administration following their ballistic missile tests.
February 7, 2017, Pence, in his dual constitutional role as president of the United States Senate made the first ever tie-breaking vote to confirm a Cabinet member. He cast the deciding vote to break a fifty-fifty tie to confirm Betsy DeVos as the secretary of education.
March 30, 2017: Pence cast his second tie-breaking vote on March 30, voting to advance a bill to defund Planned Parenthood.
May 21, 2017: Pence delivered the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame.
January 22, 2017: Pence administered the oath of office to the White House senior staff.
February 5, 2017: Pence warned Iran "not to test the resolve" of the new Trump administration following their ballistic missile tests.
February 7, 2017, Pence, in his dual constitutional role as president of the United States Senate made the first ever tie-breaking vote to confirm a Cabinet member. He cast the deciding vote to break a fifty-fifty tie to confirm Betsy DeVos as the secretary of education.
March 30, 2017: Pence cast his second tie-breaking vote on March 30, voting to advance a bill to defund Planned Parenthood.
May 21, 2017: Pence delivered the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame.
2016
May 3, 2016: Pence ran for a second term as governor and was unopposed in the Republican primary.
July 15, 2016: Pence filed paperwork ending his campaign, as Trump announced his selection of Pence as his vice presidential running mate.
October 7, 2016: Lewd comments made by Donald Trump in 2005 surfaced and gained heavy media attention. That day, Pence said to reporters, "I do not condone his remarks and cannot defend them," but made clear that he was standing by Trump.
October 10, 2016: Pence appeared on CNN and said, in response to rumors that he was leaving the ticket, that it was "absolutely false to suggest that at any point in time we considered dropping off this ticket" and that it is the "greatest honor of my life" to be nominated as Trump's running mate.
October 27, 2016: A chartered Boeing 737 carrying Pence skidded off a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York City and was slowed by an engineered materials arrestor system; no injuries were reported.
November 8, 2016: Pence was elected vice president of the United States as Trump's running mate.
July 15, 2016: Pence filed paperwork ending his campaign, as Trump announced his selection of Pence as his vice presidential running mate.
October 7, 2016: Lewd comments made by Donald Trump in 2005 surfaced and gained heavy media attention. That day, Pence said to reporters, "I do not condone his remarks and cannot defend them," but made clear that he was standing by Trump.
October 10, 2016: Pence appeared on CNN and said, in response to rumors that he was leaving the ticket, that it was "absolutely false to suggest that at any point in time we considered dropping off this ticket" and that it is the "greatest honor of my life" to be nominated as Trump's running mate.
October 27, 2016: A chartered Boeing 737 carrying Pence skidded off a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York City and was slowed by an engineered materials arrestor system; no injuries were reported.
November 8, 2016: Pence was elected vice president of the United States as Trump's running mate.
Mike Pence
"If I saw a restaurant owner refuse to serve a gay couple, I wouldn't eat there anymore. As governor of Indiana, if I were presented a bill that legalized discrimination against any person or group, I would veto it."
-Mike Pence; Wall Street Journal op-ed 3.31.15
January 26, 2015: It was widely reported that Pence had planned to launch a state-run, taxpayer-funded news service for Indiana.
March 26, 2015: Pence signed Indiana Senate Bill 101, also known as the Indiana "religious objections" bill (Religious Freedom Restoration Act, or RFRA), into law.
March 26, 2015: Pence signed Indiana Senate Bill 101, also known as the Indiana "religious objections" bill (Religious Freedom Restoration Act, or RFRA), into law.
January 14, 2013: Pence is sworn in as 50th Governor of Indiana.
June 12, 2013: The Indiana Legislature overrode Pence's veto of a bill to retroactively authorize a local tax. Lawmakers overrode his veto by a 68–23 vote in the House and a 34–12 one in the Senate.
June 12, 2013: The Indiana Legislature overrode Pence's veto of a bill to retroactively authorize a local tax. Lawmakers overrode his veto by a 68–23 vote in the House and a 34–12 one in the Senate.
April 11, 1994: Network Indiana syndicated The Mike Pence Show statewide. With a 9:00 a.m. to noon (ET) time slot, the program reached as many as 18 radio stations in Indiana, including WIBC in Indianapolis.