Video of a speech by a former Vice President Mike PenceGeorgetown University students were seen stepping out of the speech, while others unveiled a sign that said “reproductive rights and human rights”
The video, posted by the Young America’s Foundation from a speech it hosted at the Washington, D.C.,university. It shows many students walking out of the room, while Pence spoke.
Many of the students were wearing masks. One student could even be seen waving a Gay Pride flag as she walked out of the building.
“It seems to me that having served many years in Washington, leaders in this nation’s capital have never been more out of touch,” Pence said as the students were exiting the building. “More intent than ever on imposing their agendas or walking out on anyone who might have an alternative point of view.”
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During Wednesday night’s Georgetown University speech, several hundred students protested Mike Pence.
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After Pence’s speech, the audience cheered and applauded.
Protesters outside the event were chanting “Hate has No Home Here”, it was visible. Chanting in a videoPublished by Young America’s Foundation
Mike Pence, the former Vice President of the United States, points to his arrival at the University of Virginia’s April 12th, 2022 campus lecture hosted and organized by Young Americans for Freedom.
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Young America’s Foundation made a statement to Fox News Digital claiming that it was quickly able fill the seats of Pence supporters waiting outside.
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“Campus leftists thought they could successfully derail Vice President Mike Pence’s YAF-sponsored lecture by walking out and displaying signs promoting the left’s radical agenda,” YAF spokesperson Nick Baker told Fox News Digital. “They were proven wrong in a matter of minutes. YAF easily filled the room to capacity with students legitimately interested in hearing Vice President Pence’s pro-freedom message.”
Georgetown University White-Gravenor Hall
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Fox News Digital contacted Pence to request comment. A representative of Pence did not respond immediately.
“Thanks @yaf, @GUPolitics!” Pence tweeted Wednesday night. “It was wonderful to be at Georgetown tonight, with so many young Americans!
Pence, whom many believe is thinking about a presidential runIn 2024, the speaker emphasized the message of tolerance and called for the restoration civil discourse.
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“I really do believe you can say to somebody they’ve got bad ideas without saying they’re a bad person,” Pence told the crowd. “I believe, and have held the belief for many years, that democracy relies on a high dose of civility.”
Pence was evasive when asked whether he would back a referendum. Trump presidencyIn 2024.
He said, “Well, it might be someone else I prefer better.” With a smile.
“All my focus has been on the midterm elections, and it’ll stay that way for the next 20 days. But after that, we’ll be thinking about the future,” Pence continued. “Ours as well as the nation’s. And I’ll keep it all updated. OK?”
