Pence lambastes second Trump administration, says it’s a departure from his work during the first

Published May 5, 2025 8:34pm ET



Former Vice President Mike Pence was harsh in his evaluation of the current Trump administration, arguing it was a far cry from when he was second in command.

In an interview with CNN, Pence hit nearly every aspect of President Donald Trump’s second term, criticizing his approaches to tariffs, the Russia-Ukraine war, economics, health, and more. Pence has been vocally critical of Trump beginning months after the end of his first term, with Monday’s interview representing one of his most comprehensive criticisms since the president reentered office.

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