3 times Mike Pence was no ally of Donald Trump's

(Image credit: Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images))

published 14 July 2016

It sure seems like Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is going to be Donald Trump's running mate, a logical decision based on Pence's political experience as well his high standing in the eyes of House Speaker Paul Ryan and the deep-pocketed Koch brothers. But Pence and Trump haven't exactly always seen eye-to-eye. Here are a few of the times Pence has broken with Trump's message:

1. When Pence directly condemned Donald Trump's proposed Muslim ban, calling it "offensive and unconstitutional"

Subscribe to The Week

Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/flexiimages/jacafc5zvs1692883516.jpg

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

Explore More

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.

Subscribe to The Week

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters

Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox