Heritage Florida Jewish News - Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice

LAS VEGAS (JTA) - Mike Pence chose a Jewish gathering to announce his exit from the presidential race, with a veiled warning that his onetime boss, Donald Trump, posed a threat to a robust American foreign policy that he said was vital to Israel's interests.

Pence, the former vice president, elicited gasps and cries of "We love you!" when he addressed a presidential forum at the annual Republican Jewish Coalition conference in Las Vegas.

"I came here to say it's become clear to me this is not my time," Pence said.

Pence could not bring himself to mention the name of Trump, who was scheduled...