Mike Pence on Putin, Ukraine Peace Talks, and January 6th

Pence's Stance on Putin and Ukraine

• 💡 Mike Pence commends President Trump for pursuing peace in Ukraine but emphasizes that no deal is better than a bad deal.
• 🎯 He states that the primary aggressor is Vladimir Putin, who launched an unprovoked invasion, and that America and its allies must stand strongly with Ukraine.
• 🔑 Pence believes Putin only understands strength and that the "hammer needs to come down immediately" with severe economic consequences.
• ⚠️ He warns against allowing Putin to delay the war until winter, stressing the need for both sanctions and diplomatic engagement.

Critiques of Trump's Approach

• 💬 Pence suggests that while Trump's style is a "velvet glove," a "hammer" approach with immediate action is necessary against Putin.
• 📌 He advocates for passing secondary sanctions bills to impose significant costs on Russia.
• 💰 The goal should be to break Putin's economy while redoubling commitments to Ukraine's security and working with European allies.

January 6th and National Guard Deployment

• ⚡ Regarding the deployment of the National Guard in Washington D.C. for safety, Pence fully supports the President's decision.
• ⚠️ He contrasts this with January 6th, stating, "January 6th was a tragic day. but I know we did our duty that day, and I wish the president would have done more."
• 🇺🇸 Pence notes that if D.C. were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate, underscoring the importance of federal action to ensure safety in the nation's capital and across the country.