Pence has emerged as one of Trump's fiercest Republican critics since launching a think tank to counter the MAGA movement's influence within the party.

Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.

Former Vice President Mike Pence urged Republican lawmakers who have lost their primaries to challengers or have decided not to run for reelection to let their consciences guide them, when asked whether they will work with the Trump administration or stand up to the administration.

The former vice president says he never felt "a greater sense of resolve" than he did on Jan. 6.

The following is the transcript of the interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.

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Trump withdrew at least one of his stated rationales for attacking Iran, saying it would be "unfair" for Tehran not to have ballistic missiles.