Staff Reports
Former Vice President Mike Pence has responded to the recent indictment of his former boss, expressing his delight over the Biden DOJ’s actions. However, it seems like Pence’s delight wasn’t shared by many of his former supporters on Twitter. In fact, he was met with overwhelming disgust from those who once voted for him.
'TRAITOR': Twitter Eviscerates Mike Pence For Twisting The Knife After New Trump Indictment…..https://t.co/hh9vOjm3zy
— ????Josh Dunlap???? ULTRA-MAGA (@JDunlap1974) August 2, 2023
Pence took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the indictment, writing, “Today’s indictment serves as an important reminder: anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be President of the United States.” He also emphasized that our country and its constitution are more important than any one person’s career.
Today's indictment serves as an important reminder: anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be President of the United States.
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) August 2, 2023
Unfortunately for Pence, his tweet didn’t receive the positive response he was probably hoping for. Twitter users quickly flooded his thread with negative replies, calling him a traitor and a coward. One user even questioned why he was chiming in on US issues, suggesting that he should stay out of the conversation.
Meanwhile, GOP contender Vivek Ramaswamy had a different take on the situation. In a passionate video statement, Ramaswamy condemned the DOJ’s tactics, referring to them as “banana republic” tactics. He emphasized the importance of first principles and expressed his concerns about a country where the party in power can eliminate its political opponents.
Ramaswamy also pointed to what he believes contributed to the protests on January 6, namely, “pervasive, systematic censorship” and the endorsement of violent BLM riots by elected Democrats and the mainstream media. He criticized the hypocrisy of telling people to stay locked down in their homes while allowing BLM and Antifa to freely roam the streets and burn down cities.
These two reactions highlight the divide within the Republican party, with Pence expressing support for the indictment while Ramaswamy strongly opposes it. It will be interesting to see how these differing viewpoints play out in the race for the GOP nomination in 2024.
It’s disappointing to see Mike Pence aligning himself with the Biden administration and expressing delight over the indictment of President Trump. His decision to prioritize the Constitution over personal loyalty is questionable at best. As a conservative, it’s disheartening to witness the division within the Republican party between those who stand by their principles and those who appease the opposing side. We need leaders who will fight for conservative values and not cave to pressure from the left. Vivek Ramaswamy’s passionate condemnation of the DOJ’s tactics is a breath of fresh air and a reminder of the importance of defending our first principles.
