Karen Pence opened a Twitter account over the weekend to tout the Trump administration’s accomplishments heading into the 2020 election and to explain “why we need to keep America great.”
“I’m looking forward to being on the campaign trail, to help tell the story of what President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are accomplishing in the Trump administration,” Pence, 62, who married the vice president in 1985, said in a Saturday post.
“Today, we have more jobs, more growth and a stronger and safer America โ and now is not the time to stop the momentum,” she continued. “We are just getting started.
“So, follow along,” Pence invited, “and find out why we need to keep America great.”
Excited to start a new #Twitter [1] account to help tell the story of all the accomplishments under the leadership of @realDonaldTrump [2] and @mike_pence [3]! Follow along to KEEP AMERICA GREAT! ๐บ๐ธ pic.twitter.com/RaPwC5ThyR [4]
— Karen Pence (@KarenPence) September 21, 2019 [5]
But reaction was generally negative to her tweet, though some posters praised her foray into social media as others bitterly ripped the Pences, their Christian faith โ along with Donald Trump and his policies.
And some wondered why Pence suddenly joined Twitter is becoming much more visible:
Karen Pence suddenly trying to act all First Ladylike is enough to make a suspicious person think the Penceโs are preparing for a sudden vacancy at the top.
— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) September 23, 2019 [6]
Could Karen and Mike Pence be preparing themselves to take over the most important office in the country? I mean, this Ukraine whistleblower crime is not looking good for Trump.
Or, is Karen Pence just working extra hard to hold on to the job she already has?
Much has been speculated about whether Trump will keep Mike Pence as his running mate for 2020.
Twitter was mixed:
Keep your eyes on Pence. He's a sneaky opportunist who won't hesitate to seize an opportunity to get more power. He was hated even by Republicans here in Indiana. Only reason he hasn't gone all 25th is bc Trump's base would turn on him if he did. He's just waiting for an opening.
— ๐บ๐ธ Danielle Ames ๐บ๐ธ (@DanielleAmes10) September 23, 2019 [7]
I'm thinking Trump will blame the entire Ukraine thing on him, dump him, and put Ivanka in a VP. #TrumpdynastyUSfucked4generations [8]
— Weekender (@LouiseDavies26) September 23, 2019 [9]
If 45 goes down, Pence will go down with him. There's no way he didin't know what was going on. No way. McConnell, Barr & Miller should be included and then Kavanaugh should be impeached & disbarred. IMO
— Hope & Paper Ballots (@Chicks126) September 23, 2019 [10]
Trump will pardon his family, friends, and allies for all previous crimes. Then resign have pence pardon him days before the 2021 ignaguration after he loses in 2020.
— Quiet football is on! (@The_taint_team) September 23, 2019 [11]
My theory is they're doing whatever they can to demonstrate loyalty so Mike won't get replaced on the ticket in 2020.
— Gary Legum (@GaryLegum) September 23, 2019 [12]