VP Pence denies he's considering 2020 bid for presidency

US Vice President Mike Pence has issued a strong denial he's preparing for a presidential run in 2020, amid rumours his advisers have been courting party donors.

The New York Times reported that some Republicans were moving to form a "shadow campaign" as though President Donald Trump were not involved. 

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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White House adviser Kellyanne Conway told ABC News the rumours were "complete fiction".

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