Pence on Trump’s Middle East Trip: ‘Never Been a Fan’ of Presidents ‘Criticizing America on Foreign Soil’

Mike Pence Pushes Back After Trump Slams US Foreign Policy, Praises Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman: 'I've Never Been A Fan Of Presidents Criticizing America Abroad'

Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Donald Trump during an interview on Sunday for remarks he made during his tour of the Middle East. I've never been a fan of American presidents criticizing America on foreign soil," Pence said. What Happened: Speaking to NBC, Pence said "To have the president in Saudi Arabia questioning America's global war on terror, and describing it as nation-building and interventionist, I thought was a d…

Pence Goes After Trump For Decrying U.S. Interventionism During Middle East Trip

"I've never been a fan of American presidents criticizing America on foreign soil," the ex-vice president said of his former partner's comments in Saudi Arabia.

Pence: Trump Criticizing U.S. Foreign Policy in Saudi Arabia 'Disservice' to Veterans

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" that President Donald Trump's remarks made during a speech last week in Saudi Arabia were a "disservice" to veterans.

Pence on Trump’s Middle East trip: ‘Never been a fan’ of presidents ‘criticizing America on foreign soil’

Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Trump's speech in Saudi Arabia, where he praised Saudi Arabia and criticized the US for intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Trump Slammed by Former Ally

Share Tweet Pin Email By Molly Claire Goddard 1:52am PDT, May 20, 2025 _ Mike Pence is calling out Donald Trump. During an interview on NBC's Meet the Press, which aired on Sunday, May 18, the former vice president condemned statements his former boss made about Western intervention from "so-called nation-builders, neo-cons, or liberal non-profits" during a recent trip to the Middle East.Keep reading to learn what Pence said about Trump's c…