Mike Pence: The new era demands new leadership.

Former US Vice President Mike Pence released a campaign video for 2024, emphasizing the need for a change in leadership to address the nation's problems.

"Today, the Republican Party and our country need a leader who can awaken the good in each person, as the late President Lincoln said," former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, 64, said in a campaign announcement video released today.

Pence said, "It would be easy to just stand by and watch," but that's not how he grew up. "This is why today, before God and my dear family, I announce my candidacy for president of the United States," he said.

Mike Pence announces his candidacy for the US presidency.

Former US Vice President Mike Pence announces his candidacy for the 2024 election. Video: Twitter/Mike Pence

He mentioned a range of issues facing the US, such as inflation, immigration, and the risk of recession. Mike Pence also listed Russia and China as adversaries of the United States. He criticized President Biden for weakening the US "both at home and abroad" when the video included images of the chaotic US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.

"The timeless values ​​of America are under more intense attack than ever before. We are far better off than we are now; we can turn things around. Changing times demand changing leadership," he said, expressing his belief that "together, we can bring the country back; the best days of the greatest nation on Earth are still ahead."

The video features images of President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, but makes no mention of or images of Trump.

Former US Vice President Mike Pence rode a motorcycle to an event in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 3. Photo: AFP

Pence's decision to run for the White House makes him the first US vice president in modern history to run against his former superior. Former US President Donald Trump has announced his re-election bid for 2024.

Pence's campaign is focusing on Iowa, the first state to hold its Republican presidential primary.

Mike Pence served decades in the U.S. House of Representatives and four years as governor of Indiana before becoming vice president under former President Trump. Pence has long been regarded as one of the most influential voices in the Republican Party.

When entering the race for the White House, Pence will face numerous challenges in the Republican primary with a series of formidable opponents. His strained relationship with former President Donald Trump following the Capitol Hill riots in January 2021 could also cause many to turn against him.

In a Reuters/Ipsos poll of Republican candidates conducted in May, Pence garnered 5% of the vote while Trump received 44%.

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