Pence was invited to speak by the current RSC chair, Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) — an outspoken Trump supporter. Pence was initially scheduled to meet with RSC in June, but the event was postponed to July.
- The RSC has met with Trump twice — once at the border and once at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, according to the committee.
The big picture: Other potential 2024 GOP presidential candidates who have met with the RSC include:
- Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri
- Sen. Rick Scott of Florida
- Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida
- Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas
- Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley
- Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
- Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
