Mike Pence won't use an indictment to hammer Trump, backing off from even attempting to push his ex-boss out of the race if he's charged

• Mike Pence won't pressure Donald Trump to drop out of the 2024 presidential race if he is charged. 
• Pence signaled he'd back off on Thursday, saying "everybody can make their own decisions." 
• Trump's GOP rivals would be in a tough position if the former president is charged.

Former Vice President Mike Pence won't call on Donald Trump to shut down his 2024 presidential run if he's indicted in a Manhattan District Court.