In a surprising turn of events, Olivia Troye, a former national security adviser to ex-Vice President Mike Pence, has called on Pence to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.
What Happened: Troye, a critic of the Trump administration since her 2020 exit, has expressed her wish for Pence’s backing of Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. She urged Pence to “do the right thing”, highlighting his potential sway over conservatives across the country, reported The Hill.
Troye, part of the “Republicans for Harris” group, emphasized the need to put partisanship aside given the high stakes of the election. The group, with over 25 Republican members, seeks to mobilize GOP support for Harris’s campaign.
The group will kick off events in key battleground states, including Arizona, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, on Monday. Pence, who pulled out of his GOP presidential bid last year, has not endorsed former President Trump’s reelection bid, due to their strained post-2020 election relationship.
Last month, Pence acknowledged that Biden made a good choice for the country, without further discussing his views on Harris.
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Why It Matters: Pence’s potential endorsement of Harris could significantly impact the election outcome. Harris has been leading Trump in eight national polls.
Pence’s refusal to endorse Trump, as reported by Benzinga in March, was due to differences in conservative values. He also stated that he had forgiven Trump for the January 6 incidents.
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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Shivdeep Dhaliwal
