On Oct. 3 at the Clemson Madren Center, representatives from Young Women for America, Turning Point USA and Clemson College Republicans partook in a two-part online presidential forum.
From Georgetown University’s auditorium, former Vice President Mike Pence answered questions from students across the country. Students from universities such as Clemson, Georgetown, Iowa State and New Hampshire started a discussion regarding the current U.S. foreign policy stance.
Sparking the event, Pence was greeted on stage and then acknowledged the weaknesses of the Biden administration along with furthering his own campaign platform.
“There is simply a vacuum of leadership on the world stage,” Pence claimed in a biting remark aimed at the current administration.
In contrast, Pence praised the accomplishments of the Reagan doctrine in its efforts towards keeping peace at home by aiding our adversaries overseas.
After various questions and remarks were given, Clemson students were allowed the opportunity to ask their questions related to the forum.
Emily Cope from Young Women for America asked Pence, “What do you see is the current state of religious liberty around the world, and what would your administration’s top priorities be to advance religious liberty?”
Pence responded by championing his former administration’s efforts to secure religious liberties under the Trump administration.
“We worked hard to bring hostages home who were incarcerated for their faith,” he responded. As somebody who claims religious affiliation to Christianity, Pence thanked this question multiple times.
Pence further touched on a wide stratification of topics ranging from the war in Ukraine, TikTok, climate change, international cybercrime and the breaking story of that week: Kevin McCarthy’s ousting from the speaker position.
Commenting on the recent Republican presidential primary debates, Pence exclaimed that they were “quiet and boring,” sending shocks throughout the various crowds of students.
Overall, the online discussion went off without a hitch, allowing students to question further and discuss issues of geopolitical significance.
“We’re excited to bring to light the importance of foreign policy,” the Associated Press stated, sharing their enthusiasm as a co-host of the event.
Planning to discuss foreign policy issues further, Georgetown University is set to hold a second in this two-part series of presidential discussions.
This is a developing story. Visit thetigercu.com for more updates.
