Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:20pm on 28 Oct 2023,Saturday International
Former Vice President Mike Pence has ended his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination after facing fundraising and polling struggles. Pence announced the suspension of his White House bid at a Republican event in Las Vegas. He becomes the first major candidate to exit the race dominated by his former running mate Donald Trump. Pence's decision comes over two months before the Iowa caucuses, saving him from failing to qualify for the next GOP debate. Once Trump's most loyal deputy, their relationship soured when Trump incorrectly insisted Pence could overturn the 2020 election. Pence's withdrawal deals a blow as he failed to gain traction despite years of preparation.
