Former vice-president Mike Pence has declared himself a candidate in the 2024 Republican race for the White House – pitting himself against Donald Trump.
Mr Pence’s campaign filed a declaration of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission.
He will formally launch his campaign with a video and a speech in the early nominating state of Iowa on Wednesday, three sources familiar with the situation told Reuters, which is his 64th birthday.
The 48th vice president of the United States will challenge his former boss just two years after their White House tenure ended with the infamous Capitol riots – which saw Mr Pence flee for safety.
Mr Trump is currently leading the early fight for the nomination, with Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, polling consistently in second.
However, Mr Pence’s supporters see a gap for a reliable conservative who backs many of the previous administration’s policies but does not bring the turmoil associated with Mr Trump’s leadership.
