Mike Pence Praises Biden’s Decision to Step Down

‘Now is a time for leaders in both parties to project calm and send a message of strength,’ the former vice president said.

Former Vice President Mike Pence Mike Pence speaks at a luncheon hosted by the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission during a Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Indianapolis. AP Photo/Doug McSchooler

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday lauded President Joe Biden’s announcement not to seek reelection and said that both parties should tamp down the political rhetoric.

“President Joe Biden made the right decision for our country and I thank him for putting the interests of our Nation ahead of his own,” Mr. Pence, a Republican, wrote on social media platform X.