Former Vice President Mike Pence, who, according to a Friday report from Axios, is running for president in 2024 and "has no plans to defer to his former boss" if former President Donald Trump runs again, is apparently seeking to improve his conservative credentials by visiting a California In-N-Out.
The burger chain has become the latest flashpoint in the country's endless culture war on account of its refusal to comply with Bay Area laws requiring businesses to screen customers for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for indoor dining. This stance has made the chain a darling among conservatives and seriously disappointed some California liberals.
On Thursday, Pence tweeted photos of himself at an In-N-Out with the caption, "In California and had to stop at In-N-Out Burger! (American flag emoji).
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It is unclear where in the state Pence was, but the former vice president has been traveling frequently for speaking arrangements, and is making upwards of $100,000 a speech, Vanity Fair reported.
Axios reported Friday that Pence plans to run in 2024 regardless of what Trump does. Trump has been dominating all recent 2024 Republican primary polls, with most Republican voters saying they would like to see him run again.
It seems highly unlikely Pence, who has been branded a traitor by many of the president's supporters after certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election on Jan. 6, can beat Trump in a one-on-one, no matter how many In-N-Out burgers he eats.
