Pence Poised to Launch Republican Presidential Bid Next Week in Iowa
- Mike Pence will launch his campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week.
- Pence is expected to announce his candidacy for president in 2024 with a speech and campaign video on Wednesday, June 7.
- Pence has distanced himself from Donald Trump since the election defeat and Capitol riot but trails Trump in early polling.
- Pence hopes to appeal to evangelical voters and supporters of Trump's policies in order to build a viable coalition.
- A super PAC has formed to support Pence's presidential run ahead of the leadoff Iowa caucuses.