Pence signals debate plan to attack Trump and DeSantis for not pushing national abortion ban
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he expects to call out former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during this month’s Republican presidential debate for not insisting on a national abortion ban
By THOMAS BEAUMONT
Published - Aug 11, 2023, 09:03 PM ET
Last Updated - Aug 11, 2023, 09:03 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday he expected to call out former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during this month’s Republican presidential debate for not insisting on a national abortion ban, an issue Pence says requires federal action.
“I truly do believe it’s vitally important that we seize the opportunity at the national level to advance protections for the right to life, and I’ll do so as president," he added. “This is a really big issue. It will be on the stage in Milwaukee.”
Pence was referring to the Republican presidential debate scheduled for Aug. 23 in Milwaukee.
