Mike Pence , Files Paperwork for , 2024 Presidential Candidacy.<br />Former Vice President Mike Pence filed the paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for U.S. president on June 5.<br />The development pits the former vice president against former President Donald Trump, .<br />... under whom Pence served.<br />Despite being an initial <br />staunch defender of Trump, .<br />... the events of Jan. 6 led to a great falling out between the two.<br />Trump pressured the former vice president to refuse to certify Biden's election on that day.<br />Despite the dangers and delays of the insurrection, .<br />... Pence ultimately fulfilled his Constitutional mandate and certified Biden's 2020 victory. .<br />Pence is expected to make his formal declaration on June 7 at a rally in Des Moines, IA.<br />Iowa will be a significant campaign focus for the former vice president during this initial stretch of his candidacy. .<br />Iowa will be a significant campaign focus for the former vice president during this initial stretch of his candidacy. .<br />Pence is outspoken on a number of <br />hot-topic issues.<br />including abortion and prayer in schools.<br />Also expected to make formal declarations for the GOP nomination are former Gov. Chris Christie, .<br />... and ND Gov. Doug Burgum
