Elaborating on Donald Trump’s proposed strategy in the Syrian conflict, Pence called for “strong, broad-shouldered leadership.” He went on to again describe his running mate as “a broad-shouldered leader.”
Trump retweeted the quote shortly thereafter:
We need STRONG, BROAD-SHOULDERED leadership like @mike_pence & @realDonaldTrump in the White House! #VPDebate #BigLeagueTruth pic.twitter.com/IXXxZZYhy9
— Official Team Trump (@TeamTrump) October 5, 2016
It’s not the first time Pence has used the phrase “broad-shouldered.” Before the first presidential debate, Pence said on CNN, “Look, Donald Trump’s got broad shoulders. He’s able to make his case and make a point.” He quickly rebutted accusations, however, that it was a sexist remark.