Former Vice President Mike Pence, on Meet the Press, said the Republican Party has “lost our way” by nominating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the Senate race, while also arguing that Democrats have “lost their mind” in their response to recent political developments. Pence framed the Paxton nomination as symptomatic of broader problems within the GOP and criticized both parties for contributing to heightened partisan heat.
In the same interview, Pence said a second Trump term had “departed” from what he described as a conservative agenda. He also took aim at a proposed Justice Department anti-weaponization fund, calling it “deeply offensive” and “a bad idea.”
The discussion was part of a broader Meet the Press segment that included related interviews and analysis, including comments from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear about Texas being competitive after Paxton’s nomination. Pence’s remarks underscore tensions within the Republican coalition and signal continued debate about direction and strategy ahead of upcoming elections.