During a lecture at the University of Virginia on Tuesday, former Vice President Mike Pence hinted at a possible presidential bid in 2024. At a Young America’s Foundation (YAF) gathering at the campus on Tuesday, Pence was the featured speaker. Pence talked for over an hour, criticizing President Biden’s administration for caving into “wokism” and fielding student questions.
One student got straight to the point saying, “I was just wondering if you’re planning to run in 2024 for president.”
“I’ll keep you posted,” was Pences’ only response.
Pence also addressed the recent controversy surrounding transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, who, despite being biologically male, won the women’s NCAA championship in the 500-yard freestyle race in March.
Emma Weyant, a UVA swimmer, was the runner-up to Thomas.
“Emma Weyant won that race,” Pence said to a student who asked about the event.
“I know that in his State of the Union address President Biden promised to stand for the God-given right of men to compete in women’s sports,” Pence said. “But common sense needs to reign and it will reign. And we need to defend the integrity of women’s sports in America for the benefit of women everywhere.”
The former vice president was also asked about how he would react if one of his own children were to come out as homosexual, to which he responded: “I would look them in the eye and tell them ‘I love you.’”
He went on to say that the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize homosexual marriage has sparked a conflict between the gay community and religious Americans’ First Amendment rights.
Pence also spoke about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, praising Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his leadership and urged students to help Ukrainians in need.
Pence also urged Congress and the Biden administration to boost military aid to Ukraine and tighten penalties on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
