Former Vice President Mike Pence revealed in a recent interview with Fox News that former President Donald J. Trump and his team attempted to pressure him into overturning the 2020 election results. Pence emphasized the importance of the American people knowing about these efforts. This marks a notable change in Pence’s rhetoric, as he navigates a challenging primary campaign and strives to qualify for the upcoming Republican debate.
In the aftermath of Trump’s indictment on charges related to election interference, Pence has become more explicit about the campaign tactics used to coerce him into disregarding the Electoral College results. During a campaign speech at the Indiana State Fair, Pence reiterated his belief that anyone who prioritizes personal interests over the Constitution is unfit for the presidency. Meanwhile, Trump expressed sympathy for Pence’s struggle to gain traction in his presidential bid.
Details of the pressure campaign orchestrated by Trump and his allies are laid out in Jack Smith’s special counsel indictment. The focus of the indictment is Trump’s relentless attempts to manipulate Pence, as evidenced by contemporaneous notes and Pence’s statements to investigators. The indictment even mentions an incident where Pence’s chief of staff raised concerns about the Vice President’s safety after Trump demanded public criticism from Pence for refusing to comply with his request.
Pence firmly stated that he never considered succumbing to these pressures, emphasizing that he was clear with Trump about his stance leading up to January 6, 2021. He clarified that it wasn’t just a request to pause the certification process, but a direct ask from Trump and his team to reject and overturn votes.
While Pence had hoped to avoid the need for an indictment, he believes it is essential for the public to read it. He expressed uncertainty about the government’s ability to meet the burden of proof for criminal charges beyond reasonable doubt. Nevertheless, he asserted that the American people deserve to know that Trump and his advisers went beyond a mere pause request and instead demanded the rejection and alteration of votes in an attempt to overturn the election.
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