Overview

• Pence described Trump’s broad-based tariffs as harmful to the U.S. economy, warning of potential price shocks and shortages once a 90-day pause on tariffs ends.
• He criticized the administration’s weakening support for Ukraine, asserting that it has emboldened Russia and risks further aggression in Europe.
• Pence expressed disappointment in Trump’s pardons for January 6 rioters, stating it sent the wrong message about accountability for violence against law enforcement.
• He raised concerns about HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing his history of undermining public confidence in vaccines as detrimental to public health.
• Pence emphasized the constitutional protections of due process for all individuals in America, regardless of citizenship, in the context of deportation policies.