Donald Trump had a message for former Vice President Mike Pence after he refused to endorse Trump in the 2024 presidential election. “I couldn’t care less‚” Trump said. “I couldn’t care less. We need patriots. We need strong people in our country. Our country is going downhill very fast‚ very rapidly‚” he told reporters‚ according to Fox News. “Millions of people coming across the border‚ coming from jails‚ from prisons‚ coming from mental institutions and insane asylum terrorists. We need strong people in this country. We don’t need weak people‚” he continued. Fox News shared some of the footage: Pence declared on Fox News that he will not be endorsing Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. “It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year‚” Pence said. “During my presidential campaign‚ I made it clear there were profound differences between me and President Trump on a range of issues. And not just our difference on my constitutional duties I exercised on January the 6th‚” he continued. WATCH: Mike Pence‚ with all the rehearsed sanctimony and self-righteousness of a late night televangelist‚ declares he will not endorse Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/8zXAu0iEX6 — Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) March 15‚ 2024 Fox News reports: Trump‚ the only Republican still in the presidential primary after Nikki Haley suspended her campaign earlier this month‚ was declared the winner in the Florida primary election late Tuesday evening. The comments were similar to Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno‚ who also won his primary contest to be his party’s nominee for U.S. Senate on Tuesday‚ when he urged Republicans to rally behind Trump — whether they disagreed with his personal antics or not. “I am so sick of Republicans that will say ‘I support President Trump’s policies‚ but I don’t like the man‚'” Moreno said‚ drawing some reaction from the crowd. “This is a good man. This is a great American.” He continued: “This man wakes up every day fighting for us‚ fighting for this country. He loves this country like no other leader in this nation has ever loved this country.” Moreno‚ who Trump endorsed in the contest‚ triumphed over Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Sen. Matt Dolan in the Republican primary on Tuesday. He will face third-term U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown‚ a Democrat‚ in November. Since the Republican primary for the presidency has become a one-man race‚ Trump Republicans are urging others in the party to support the former president as the GOP looks to win back the White House and a majority in the U.S. Senate. “The conservative movement is coming to a crossroads‚” Pence said in a statement‚ according to The Hill. “I intend to go forward fighting for the foundational conservative principles our movement has always extolled‚” he added. From The Hill: While Pence ran against Trump in the 2024 primary‚ a former vice president declining to support his old boss and running mate is still a remarkable and unusual development. Pence joined a lengthy list of other former Trump administration officials who have kept their distance from the former president‚ even as he cements his place atop the Republican Party. Nikki Haley‚ who served as Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations‚ has yet to endorse the former president after suspending her own primary campaign earlier this month. She said Trump would have to earn the votes of her supporters‚ but he has not made much of an appeal to do so. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie‚ who as recently as 2020 was working closely with Trump on debate preparations‚ has also declined to back the former president after ending his own primary campaign. Former national security adviser John Bolton has been outspoken about his concerns regarding a potential second Trump term‚ as has former Trump chief of staff John Kelly. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has also said he would not support Trump in 2024. But Pence’s decision not to back his old running mate is particularly notable. It is the first time in modern history a former vice president has declined to support the president under which he served.

The Biden administration announced strict regulatory automobile emissions standards to continue the push towards electric vehicles. Under the rule‚ a large portion of the new car market will feature electric or hybrid vehicles. “56 percent of the new vehicles on the market in 2032 could be battery electric‚ while an additional 13 percent could be plug-in hybrids. Under this scenario‚ just 29 percent of cars would be gas-powered‚ while an additional 3 percent would be other hybrids‚” The Hill reports. It’s the latest crackdown attempt by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to force the climate change agenda onto Americans. The US government has finalized rules to make your car not work in the winter. https://t.co/J935hUsO0c — Chris Masterjohn (@ChrisMasterjohn) March 21‚ 2024 From the Associated Press: The new rules relax initial tailpipe limits proposed last year but eventually get close to the same strict standards set out by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rules come as sales of electric vehicles‚ which are needed to meet the standards‚ have begun to slow. The auto industry cited lower sales growth in objecting to the EPA’s preferred standards unveiled last April as part of its ambitious plan to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles. The EPA said that under its final rule‚ the industry could meet the limits if 56% of new vehicle sales are electric by 2032‚ along with at least 13% plug-in hybrids or other partially electric cars‚ as well as more efficient gasoline-powered cars that get more miles to the gallon. Biden announces new EPA plan to force EV mandates on American auto manufacturershttps://t.co/B4d8VP6YIYhttps://t.co/B4d8VP6YIY — Jack Poso (@JackPosobiec) March 21‚ 2024 “EPA’s final car standards are a win for the environmental and public health! They will slash greenhouse gas and other harmful air pollution #emissions from passenger cars and trucks‚” the EPA wrote. EPA’s final car standards are a win for the environmental and public health! They will slash greenhouse gas and other harmful air pollution #emissions from passenger cars and trucks.https://t.co/8GcePEcd6m pic.twitter.com/ZpKo1xfLT9 — U.S. EPA (@EPA) March 20‚ 2024 Per Fox News: Under the new regulations‚ which will be formally announced at a ceremony in Washington‚ D.C.‚ later on Wednesday afternoon‚ automakers will be forced to rapidly curb the emissions of greenhouse gases‚ hydrocarbons‚ nitrogen oxides and particulate matter from new passenger cars‚ light trucks‚ and larger pickups and vans beginning with model year 2027 vehicles. According to administration officials‚ the regulations will help “tackle the climate crisis” by reducing the transportation sector’s carbon dioxide emissions by a staggering 7.2 billion metric tons over the course of the program‚ which will be in effect through 2032. Officials also told reporters on a press call that the regulations would reduce the amount of oil consumed in the U.S. by billions of barrels within three decades. When the tailpipe emissions rules kick in‚ automakers will be compelled to increase production and sales of EVs‚ plug-in hybrids‚ traditional hybrids and fuel cell vehicles. Under one “low cost” model EPA outlined in the rule‚ officials said automakers would be forced to ensure 56% of light-duty car sales are battery electric and another 13% are hybrid by 2032. The regulations represent a version of the so-called “alternative C” approach detailed in EPA’s original proposal first publicized in April 2023. The White House originally projected last year that‚ under the rule‚ up to 67% of new vehicle sales would be battery electric by 2032‚ but after a lengthy public comment period and meetings with automakers and labor groups‚ it scaled down the regulations. “With transportation as the largest source of U.S. climate emissions‚ these strongest-ever pollution standards for cars solidify America’s leadership in building a clean transportation future and creating good-paying American jobs‚ all while advancing President Biden’s historic climate agenda‚” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “The standards will slash over 7 billion tons of climate pollution‚ improve air quality in overburdened communities‚ and give drivers more clean vehicle choices while saving them money. Under President Biden’s leadership‚ this Administration is pairing strong standards with historic investments to revitalize domestic manufacturing‚ strengthen domestic supply chains and create good-paying jobs‚” he continued. “President Biden is investing in America‚ in our workers‚ and in the unions that built our middle class and established the U.S. auto sector as a leader in the world‚” said Biden’s National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi. “The President’s agenda is working. On factory floors across the nation‚ our autoworkers are making cars and trucks that give American drivers a choice – a way to get from point A to point B without having to fuel up at a gas station. From plug-in hybrids to fuel cells to fully electric‚ drivers have more choices today. Since 2021‚ sales of these vehicles have quadrupled and prices continue to come down. This growth means jobs‚ and it means we are moving faster and faster to take on the climate crisis – all thanks to the President’s leadership‚” he added. From the EPA: Today‚ March 20‚ the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced final national pollution standards for passenger cars‚ light-duty trucks‚ and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond. These standards will avoid more than 7 billion tons of carbon emissions and provide nearly $100 billion of annual net benefits to society‚ including $13 billion of annual public health benefits due to improved air quality‚ and $62 billion in reduced annual fuel costs‚ and maintenance and repair costs for drivers. The final standards deliver on the significant pollution reductions outlined in the proposed rule‚ while accelerating the adoption of cleaner vehicle technologies. EPA is finalizing this rule as sales of clean vehicles‚ including plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles‚ hit record highs last year. EPA projects an increase in U.S. auto manufacturing employment in response to these final standards‚ consistent with the broader Biden-Harris Administration commitment to create good-paying‚ union jobs leading the clean vehicle future. Strong standards have historically contributed to the U.S. leading the world in the supply of clean technologies‚ with corresponding benefits for American global competitiveness and domestic employment. Since President Biden took office‚ companies have announced more than $160 billion in investment in U.S. clean vehicle manufacturing and the U.S. auto manufacturing sector has added more than 100‚000 jobs. These standards will provide greater certainty for the auto industry‚ catalyzing private investment‚ creating good-paying union jobs‚ and invigorating and strengthening the U.S. auto industry. Over the next decade‚ the standards‚ paired with President Biden’s historic Investing in America agenda and investments in U.S. manufacturing‚ will set the U.S. auto sector on a trajectory for sustained growth. Additionally‚ the final standards will lower costs for consumers. Once fully phased in‚ the standards will save the average American driver an estimated $6‚000 in reduced fuel and maintenance over the life of a vehicle.

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Groom Eldridge Buchanan decided to recite wedding vows for his stepson‚ 7-year-old Kayden‚ in a last-minute change that took everyone by surprise. And the emotional speech was so touching‚ it ended up going viral! A wedding is a beautiful ceremony in which two people make a life-long commitment to one another in front of family and friends. While a wedding is about the two people standing at the altar exchanging vows‚ it's about more than that. More people are involved in and impacted by a wedding. A wedding is essentially the combining of two families. RELATED: Groom Steps Up To The Altar But Leaves Bride In Tears When He Reveals Vows For Her Daughters At his wedding‚ Eldridge Buchanan gained not only a wife but also a stepson. A clip posted on YouTube shows the groom addressing 7-year-old Kayden. He speaks directly to the young man‚ reciting wedding vows for his stepson in which he makes a series of heartfelt promises to him. "So‚ I vow to you from this day forward that I'm going to love you‚ I'm going to teach you‚ I'm going to guide you and I'm going to pour into you because you are a king‚ ” Eldridge says with tears in his eyes. "And you my king." RELATED: Bride Moved To Tears When Groom Declares He Loves Someone Else Eldridge also promised Kayden that he would show him what it means to be someone of integrity‚ to be a leader and what "it looks like for a man to love a woman." Wedding Vows For Stepson Are Impromptu Change That tear-jerking moment was the result of a last-minute decision‚ according to Eldridge. He says that he decided to address Kayden only minutes before he was scheduled to make his way to the altar. Additionally‚ Eldridge says that on the way to school‚ he has a series of talks and discussions with young Kayden. "You know‚ we have a lot of talks on the way to school every morning about leadership and about integrity and respect and things of that nature‚" Eldridge said. Eldridge obviously cares a tremendous amount for Kayden and is willing to put in the time‚ effort and care that it takes to teach a little boy what it means to be a man. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Tear-Jerking Moment 12-Year-Old Bridesmaid Stops Wedding And Asks Groom To Be Her Dad Ephesians 6:4 "And‚ you fathers‚ do not make your children angry: but give them training in the teaching and fear of the Lord." WATCH: Man’s Touching Wedding Vows For Stepson Go Viral  LISTEN: Man Gives Fiancée Permission to Back Out‚ but She Refuses | Little Boy Completely Steals the Show Dancing h/t: Godtube Featured Image Credit: Youtube/Good Morning America The post Groom Surprises Everyone As He Turns and Tearfully Recites Wedding Vows for Stepson appeared first on GodUpdates.