Mike Pence, Trump’s former vice-president, announces White House run

Republican who narrowly escaped harm at hands of January 6 rioters jumps into nomination race

Mike Pence, who as Donald Trump's vice-president narrowly escaped harm at the hands of the January 6 rioters, launched his run for the Republican presidential nomination next year, pitting him against his former boss.

Pence filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday afternoon and released his official campaign launch video early on Wednesday. His formal launch event was planned to take place in Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednesday - his 64th birthday.