Donald Trump's two-time running mate offers his most forceful repudiation of his ex-boss to date.
By Sarah Smith, North America editor, & Max MatzaFormer US vice-president Mike Pence has offered his most forceful repudiation of Donald Trump to date during a speech launching his 2024 campaign.
The move pits him against his two-time running mate, who he served under in the White House from 2017-21. "I believe that anyone who puts themselves over the constitution should never be president of the United States," he said. "Donald Trump and others who would seek the presidency would walk away from our traditional role on the world stage," he said, hitting out at Mr DeSantis for his recent remarks about the war in Ukraine.
An energetic Ron DeSantis got the most enthusiastic response as he promised to "fight the woke" wherever he finds it.
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