• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Your Privacy Choices
  • Contact Us
  • Recalls and Product Safety Alerts
  • © 2026 ABC News
  • News

Trump impersonator interrupts Vice President Mike Pence's CPAC speech

4:06
Trump announces VP Pence will lead US government response to coronavirus
Joshua Roberts/Reuters
ByMichelle Stoddart
February 27, 2020, 11:15 PM

A person impersonating President Donald Trump was escorted out of the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday, according to a police spokesperson.

Related Articles

MORE: As he leads coronavirus response, Pence criticized for handling of HIV outbreak while Indiana's governor

Vice President Mike Pence was speaking to the gathering at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland when news reports indicate the impersonator began yelling, about 10 minutes after Pence had started speaking.

A protester dressed as President Donald Trump interrupts Vice President Mike Pence as he speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Feb. 27, 2020.
Joshua Roberts/Reuters

A spokesperson for the Prince George's County Police Department told ABC News in an email that the convention center asked for help to escort the individual from the premises. The department was not pursuing charges against the man.

Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2020, at the National Harbor, in Oxon Hill, Md., Feb. 27, 2020.
Jose Luis Magana/AP

Pence was speaking about coronavirus and the 2020 election. His speech came a day after Trump announced that Pence would be spearheading the U.S. response to the spread of coronavirus.

Related Articles

MORE: Trump, Pence try to manage coronavirus response amid new fears it could spread

Trump said on Twitter that he would be at the conference on Saturday.

Up Next in News—

Toys R Us planning major comeback ahead of holiday season

September 18, 2026

How to save at the pump amid high gas prices

September 18, 2026

Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he 'didn't have any doubts' during deliberations

September 18, 2026

Uber ordered to pay $40M to parents of woman fatally struck after being left on freeway

September 17, 2026

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your Privacy Choices
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap
  • Recalls and Product Safety Alerts

© 2026 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Your Privacy Choices— 
  • Contact Us— 
  • Recalls and Product Safety Alerts— 

© 2026 ABC News