Mike Pence turns on Donald Trump, tells US ‘we’ll have better choices’

Former US Vice President Mike Pence has taken a swipe at Donald Trump’s presidential prospects telling a USA news outlet that he expects the American people will have ‘better choices of who to elect in the 2024 election. President Trump has been eyeing up another campaign for the White House with an announcement by the former president expected later on Tuesday. Mr Pence told ABC’s David Muir: “David, I think that’s up to the American people. But I think we’ll have better choices in the future.”People in this country actually get along pretty well once you get out of politics, and I think they want to see their national leaders start to reflect that same compassion and generosity of spirit.”I think so in the days ahead, I think there will be better choices.”He added: “And for me and my family, we will be reflecting about what our role is in that.JUST IN: Putin reeling as Russian ‘headquarters’ obliterated, leaving 80 dead Mike Pence turns on Donald Trump ahead of US election (Image: ABC) Donald Trump: Mike Pence hopes for ‘better choices’ in future (Image: GETTY)Asked if he is considering running for US president in 2024, Mr Pence replied: “We are giving a consideration in our house, prayerful consideration.”Mr Muir followed up with” “Do you believe you can beat Donald Trump?”The former Vice President said: “Well, that would be for others to say, and to be for us to decide whether or not we want to test that.”The ABC presenter asked: “So if you decide to run and he’s up there, so be it?”Mr Pence replied: “So be it.”It comes as PresidentTrump prepares to launch a third bid for the White House following disappointing mid-term results for his Republican supporters.Democracy managed to void a “red wave” at the ballot box, seeing off challenges in a number of key states from Trump-allied Republicans.The results mean Trump has been unable to use the momentum a republican surge would have given him to kickstart his presidential bid.DON’T MISS:Russia gives Iran seized British weapons [INSIGHT]Sean Penn hands over Oscar to Zelensky as Ukraine war rages on [ANALYSIS]UK to send fighter jets and Chinooks to Russia’s doorstep [VIDEO] US Presidents: A History (Image: EXPRESS)Republican Senator Mitt Romney a long-term critic of Trump used the election failing to hit out at the former president.Mr Romney said: ‘He’s been on the mound and lost three straight games. If we want to start winning, we need someone else on the mound. And we’ve got a very strong bench that can come out.”I know, there’s some fans that love him. Just like, you know, an ageing pitcher, they’re always fans that want to keep them there forever.”But if you keep losing games, try to put some new players on the field.’