Mike Pence was booed at an NRA event, while Trump was greeted with a 2-minute standing ovation

Sat, 04/15/2023 - 08:17

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks during at the National Rifle Association (NRA) Convention in Indianapolis. — Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks during at the National Rifle Association Convention, Friday, April 14, 2023, in Indianapolis.
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The crowd booed Mike Pence at an NRA event, despite positioning himself as a defender of gun rights.
By contrast, Donald Trump was greeted with loud applause and a two-minute standing ovation.
The reception underscores Trump's position as the GOP frontrunner and suggests challenges for Pence.

Former Vice President Mike Pence was booed at a National Rifle Association event in Indianapolis, while former President Donald Trump was greeted with loud cheers.

As Pence arrived at the podium and called out, "Hello, NRA!" the crowd responded with a mixture of applause and loud boos.