Mike Pence ends presidential campaign, citing God's 'different plan'

Former Vice President Mike Pence ended his presidential campaign at the Republican Jewish Coalition summit in Las Vegas, saying 'this is not my time.' Pence's campaign never gained traction, struggling to find a constituency in a GOP that viewed him as either too loyal to Trump (for liberals) or a traitor (for refusing to overturn the 2020 election). His departure left the field cleared for Trump, who commanded majority support despite four indictments.

"It's become clear to me: This is not my time." — Republican Jewish Coalition summit, Las Vegas, October 28, 2023