Citing Scripture, Pence switches out Jesus for the American flag in convention speech – RNS August 29, 2020 by Fulcrum Vice President Mike Pence closed out his speech before the Republican National Convention on Wednesday evening (Aug. 26) with a mashup of Bible references, into which he inserted American symbols and ideals. Jack Jenkins. Religion News Service. 27 August 2020 FulcrumShareTweetShare