Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized the Republican Party's recent direction while warning about Democratic policies in a recent interview. Pence argued that the GOP has 'lost its way' after nominating Ken Paxton for Senate, while also accusing Democrats of 'losing their mind.'
In an interview on 'Face the Nation,' Pence emphasized the need for conservatives to reaffirm core principles, including limited government, free-market economics, and traditional moral values. He warned against the rise of what he called the 'populist right,' which he said focuses more on grievance than policy solutions. Pence also criticized isolationist and protectionist tendencies within the party.
Pence's comments come as he promotes his new book, 'What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience.' He framed his critique as an effort to remind Republicans of their foundational beliefs, contrasting them with what he described as progressive left policies.