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Mike Pence Declines to Support Trump’s 2024 Platform, Citing “The Whole January 6th Thing” and That Time He Tried to Have Him Hanged

Last updated: Sat, August 10, 2024 7:46 PM CT
By The Folly Times
6 Min Read

In what may be the understatement of the decade, former Vice President Mike Pence announced on Friday that he cannot support Donald Trump’s 2024 Republican presidential platform. The reason? Well, it’s mostly “the whole January 6th thing” and, as Pence subtly put it, the small matter of Trump supporters trying to hang him during the Capitol riot.

The Elephant in the Room

Speaking at a fundraiser in Iowa, Pence finally addressed what many have been whispering for months: his reluctance to back the man who, just over two years ago, essentially threw him under the bus—right before throwing him under the gallows. “I’ve always been loyal to my party,” Pence said, “but it’s hard to get behind a platform when one of its key architects also, you know, kinda incited a mob to chant ‘Hang Mike Pence’ while I was trying to do my job.”

Pence continued, “I’m all for debates on policy, but when it comes to debates on whether I should be swinging from a noose, that’s where I draw the line.”

Public Reaction

Pence’s comments have sparked a wave of reactions, with many expressing admiration for his masterful understatement. “It’s refreshing to see a politician finally say what we’ve all been thinking, but in the most polite way possible,” one commentator noted. Another quipped, “If someone tried to have me hanged, I’d probably have a hard time endorsing them too.”

Social media has, unsurprisingly, had a field day with Pence’s comments. Memes depicting Pence standing awkwardly next to a gallows with captions like “Thanks, but no thanks” have quickly gone viral. “Pence 2024: No Gallows, No Problem,” read one particularly popular tweet.

Trump’s Response

True to form, Trump wasted no time in responding to Pence’s thinly veiled critique. “Mike Pence never had the courage to do what needed to be done,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “If he had, we wouldn’t be in this mess. Now he’s too weak to support the MAGA agenda. Sad!”

A Not-So-Shocking Revelation

While Pence’s refusal to support Trump’s 2024 bid may seem like a significant moment, it’s hardly a shocking revelation. The relationship between the former running mates has been frosty ever since the events of January 6th, 2021, when Trump’s refusal to accept the Election results culminated in an insurrection that put Pence—and many others—in direct danger.

Political analysts have noted that Pence’s decision to publicly distance himself from Trump was inevitable, though perhaps a bit overdue. “Pence has always been the quiet, steady hand, but even he has his limits,” said political strategist Laura Greene. “Apparently, those limits include an attempted lynching.”

The Bigger Picture

Pence’s remarks reflect a broader tension within the Republican Party as it heads into the 2024 election. With Trump continuing to exert influence over the GOP, figures like Pence are finding it increasingly difficult to reconcile their traditional conservative values with Trump’s more, shall we say, unconventional methods.

As the party struggles to define its identity post-Trump, Pence’s comments may signal a growing willingness among some Republicans to challenge Trump’s dominance—albeit with the characteristic caution and restraint that Pence has become known for.

Mike Pence’s refusal to support Donald Trump’s 2024 platform, citing “the whole January 6th thing” and that small matter of nearly being hanged, marks a rare moment of candidness in a political landscape often dominated by euphemisms and half-truths. While the decision may not surprise those who have followed the tumultuous relationship between the two, it certainly adds another layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama of the 2024 Republican primary.

TAGGED:Donald TrumpElectionJanuary 6 InsurrectionMike Pence

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