Former Vice President Mike Pence believes Republican primary voters will nominate someone other than Donald Trump for president in 2024.
Pence made the prediction during an interview Thursday with Fox News, when he was asked about polls showing Trump leading the Republican field.
The latest polling from Fox News shows Trump as the favorite for the GOP nominee at 54%, trailed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis -- who has yet to declare his candidacy -- at 24% and Pence at 6%.
Although he admitted voters "frustrated with the failed policies of the Biden administration" may be drawn to the former president, Pence downplayed Trump's polling numbers, saying Americans will make "better choices" when it comes to actually voting.
"Look, it's early in this process. I do think we'll have better choices. I think nobody could have defeated Hillary Clinton in 2016 other than Donald Trump. But I think come 2024, our party's going to choose the right standard bearer to meet this moment, to strengthen America at home and abroad," he said. "My family and I continue to reflect on what role we might play in that. And I promise to keep you informed of any decisions that we make."
Pence is reportedly considering a challenge to Trump for the nomination but has not made any campaign announcements.
The former vice president also touched on whether or not Trump's legal challenges should disqualify him from making a bid for reelection. He called the indictment of Trump on a 7-year-old campaign finance issue "a great disservice to the country."
"Look, at the end of the day, I'd rather we leave these decisions to voters. Let's bring the American people the truth, let's talk about the record, let's talk about a vision for the future," Pence said.
"But I just trust Republican primary voters, I trust the American people to choose the right leadership for America. They've done it again and again. I'm confident we'll do it again in 2024," he added.
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