Mike Pence says he is ‘deeply disappointed’ in vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

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Former Vice President and GOP presidential candidate, Mike Pence, expressed his profound disappointment at the removal of Kevin McCarthy from his position as House Speaker by a faction of hard-right Republicans. This development occurred during Pence’s appearance at a national security and foreign policy forum hosted by The Big Big News at Georgetown University in Washington.

Upon learning of this historic vote, Pence took a brief pause before delivering his response, characterizing it as a distraction from the critical issues that concern the American people. He emphasized that chaos is never conducive to the well-being of America and the struggling American families. Pence lamented the fact that a small group of Republicans joined forces with Democrats in the House of Representatives to unseat the Speaker of the House.

The aftermath of the vote left the political landscape uncertain on that Tuesday night, marking a first in American history. Pence anticipated additional votes in the coming week and expressed confidence that McCarthy would eventually regain his position. Nevertheless, he stressed the necessity for fresh leadership in Washington.

Pence criticized the theatrical nature of political maneuvering in the nation’s capital, highlighting its limited ability to address the genuine concerns of the American populace. He pledged to direct his focus towards the needs, challenges, opportunities, and future prospects of the American people should he secure the presidency.

Pence acknowledged the formidable challenge he faces in securing the nomination within a party that remains closely tied to his former boss, ex-President Donald Trump. He had earlier stated that the disorder preceding the vote was yet another indication of the American people’s desire for new leadership in the White House.

Notably, former President Trump also weighed in on the situation earlier in the day, questioning why Republicans were frequently embroiled in internal disputes rather than directing their energy towards countering the actions of the Radical Left Democrats, whom he claimed were undermining the country. Trump made this statement on his Truth Social network.

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