Pence leaves door open to 2028 White House run, issues stark warning to GOP after midterm disaster

What happened: Former Vice President Mike Pence did not rule out a 2028 White House run in an interview with Fox News Digital, and warned Republicans they risk another defeat unless they return to traditional conservative principles after the 2026 midterms. Key numbers: Pence campaigned unsuccessfully for the 2024 Republican nomination and said in September he had "no plans" Why it matters: Pence blamed the midterm losses on a retreat from conservative principles toward a populist agenda, while a White House spokesman criticized him in response. Pence gave no timeline for a 2028 decision.

Former Vice President Mike Pence did not rule out a 2028 White House run in an interview with Fox News Digital, and warned Republicans they risk another defeat unless they return to traditional conservative principles after the 2026 midterms.

Pence blamed the midterm losses on a retreat from conservative principles toward a populist agenda, while a White House spokesman criticized him in response. Pence gave no timeline for a 2028 decision.