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Transcript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
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.
TL;DR
- Mike Pence's new book, "What Conservatives Believe," aims to redefine and remind conservatives of their core principles.
- Pence argues a rise in 'populist right' politics focuses on grievance rather than a positive conservative agenda.
- He criticizes former President Trump for embracing policies like price controls, tariffs, and marginalizing the right to life.
- Pence believes the Republican Party needs to return to its foundational values of limited government, free markets, and traditional morals.
- He expressed concern over the handling of the January 6th Capitol riot aftermath, including the idea of a 'weaponization fund' and the whitewashing of events.
- Pence advocates for a return to a strong, principled conservative party committed to freedom and free markets.