Close Up: One-on-one with former Vice President Mike Pence, more Republicans enter presidential race

On this episode of Close Up KCCI Chief Political Reporter Amanda Rooker sits down one-on-one for an exclusive interview with former Vice President Mike Pence.Pence returned to Iowa last week and while he's not an official presidential candidate, he tells KCCI that he has a "clear sense of calling" about his 2024 plans. He shares when he would make a potential announcement and how he plans to differentiate himself from his former boss and current GOP frontrunner, Donald Trump, should Pence officially enter the race.Pence was the intended target of many rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. Eight Iowans were charged for their actions that day. Pence shares what he would tell those rioters now.A flood of official GOP candidates are planning to visit Iowa next week as more Republicans enter the race for president. After officially launching presidential campaigns, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis share how they plan to sway Republican caucus-goers to their campaigns.