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Mike Pence Critiques Trump Administration Policies After Receiving JFK Award

Former Vice President Mike Pence critiques Trump's tariffs and foreign policy post receiving the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.

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Updated: May 5th, 2025, 10:25 PM ET

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At the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award ceremony, former VP Mike Pence criticized Trump's tariffs and foreign policy after honoring his commitment to constitutional duty during the 2020 election. In a CNN interview, he warned that Trump's broad tariffs could lead to price shocks and economic harm. He deplored Trump’s recent comments on Ukraine and Russia, asserting Putin seeks conquest, not peace. Pence expressed disappointment over Trump pardoning January 6 Capitol rioters and called for the GOP to prioritize American interests over punitive trade policies. Meanwhile, he praised bipartisan cooperation as essential for democracy.


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  • Pence has been awarded the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his decisive actions during the January 6th insurrection, which he framed as a necessary stand for the Constitution and the peaceful transfer of power.

  • During his acceptance speech, Pence emphasized the Constitution as a unifying force for all Americans and called for finding common ground despite political differences.

  • Pence expressed that January 6 was both a tragic and a triumphant day for democracy, reaffirming the strength of American institutions in upholding democratic processes.


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