Allies of the former vice president, who is seen as a potential future presidential candidate, were bracing for a verbal assault from Trump, who typically goes scorched-earth against any allies who criticize him.
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Yet Trump’s response to the vice president, who is reportedly respected by various Trump family members, was relatively muted…
The carefully chosen words from Trump, following Pence’s own carefully worded rebuke of Trump, show neither politician thinks it is in their benefit to completely break from the other.
“I think Pence is trying to build a brand separate from Trump, but neither Trump nor Pence benefit from all-out war between their two camps,” said Republican strategist Alex Conant.
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