When asked if he had a comment Friday about Donald Trump’s running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R), Earnest declined—but not before pointing out some of the key disagreements between Trump and that pick.
“You mean the TPP-supporting, Medicaid-expanding Mike Pence? No, I don’t have any comment,” Earnest said, according to Bloomberg reporter Sahil Kapur:
WH @presssec on Trump’s VP pick: “You mean the TPP-supporting, Medicaid-expanding Mike Pence? No, I don’t have any comment.”
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) July 15, 2016
Trump has been an vocal critic of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal, while Pence has backed every free trade deal for the past 15 years, according to Quartz. Trump also is no fan of the Affordable Care Act, under which Pence expanded Medicaid in his state, earning praise from President Obama.
No use of Mr. Earnest’s full name or title? I know we’re all wonks here, but some basics are good for the soul.
His comment didn’t seem that earnest.
Good one!!
"“You mean the TPP-supporting, Medicaid-expanding Mike Pence? OUCH !
Trump: With Pence on the ticket, we are officially for and against everything consequential.
FOX: Brilliant plan.