Notably, several of his rivals, including Trump, did not acknowledge his withdrawal during their speeches at the event.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who followed Pence on stage, did not reference the former vice president’s decision during his speech but later praised Pence on social media as a “principled man of faith who has worked tirelessly to advance the conservative cause.”
On the other hand, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley began her speech by commending Pence’s dedication to America and Israel, asserting that “we all owe him a debt of gratitude.”
Despite suspending his campaign, Mike Pence is not expected to fade from the political scene entirely. He founded the conservative think tank “Advancing American Freedom” after leaving the vice presidency and is set to release a book next month, offering insights on work-life balance.
Pence’s group will continue advocating for policies he supported during his campaign, including increased U.S. support for Ukraine’s defense against the Russian invasion and proposed cuts to Social Security and Medicare to address the national debt.
