Dueling Speeches

Former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence gave what the media are calling “dueling speeches” in Washington, D.C., yesterday. For Trump, it was his first speech in Washington since Joe Biden’s inauguration. 

I was invited to both events because I am close to both men. Sadly, I could not attend either event as both Carol and I have been diagnosed with COVID. 

There was very little difference in the substance of their remarks. Both Trump and Pence outlined a populist conservative philosophy that stands in stark contrast to the liberal malaise we’re currently experiencing. 

Seriously, Biden’s top economic adviser stepped up to the podium yesterday to essentially tell us, “Just be glad you’re not starving.” Venezuela seems to be their new standard!

Both Trump and Pence addressed not just foreign policy and economics, but also the importance of cultural and values issues. Unlike most of the GOP establishment, I believe the left is more vulnerable on culture and values than economics. 

The vast majority of Americans know our country is barreling off a cliff. They are desperate for a change in direction and leadership. Donald Trump clearly believes that only he can rescue the country by running again. 

My friend, Mike Pence, as well as Sen. Ted Cruz, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Ambassador Nikki Haley, Secretary Mike Pompeo and others all think that they would have a better chance of winning in November of 2024.

Frankly, I wish that none of this early 2024 handicapping was happening right now. We’ve got just 104 days before the November 8th midterm elections. Let’s stay focused and take one election at a time!