Former Vice President Mike Pence said he hopes President-elect Donald Trump does not pardon the mob that attacked police at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 after the 2020 election.
“By the grace of God, we have fulfilled our duty to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
Pence made the comments as a guest speaker at Dispatch Summit 2024 on Tuesday.
“I do not believe the president should pardon the person who assaulted a police officer at the U.S. Capitol on January 6,” Pence said. According to To social media reporting from The Dispatch X account.
“Karen and I are literally praying that President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance will raise their right hands on that day and keep their word.” he added. “And with the grace of God and the support of the American people, I believe they will.”
Mr. Pence also praised Mr. Trump for his reporting on administration personnel.
“They reflect a level of capability and experience, particularly in the field of national security, which gives us great confidence in continuing to stay this course and embrace our role as leaders of the free world.” He will give it to you.” he said.
It's been 46 months since the riot at the Capitol. Ministry of Justice According to the report, 1,561 people have been criminally charged in federal court, and about 590 people have been charged with assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer. 18 people were charged with seditious conspiracy, 88 with destruction of government property, and 67 with theft of government property.
Mr Trump is said He said he would free “unjustly imprisoned hostages,” but later clarified that meant only “innocent” hostages and acknowledged that others had become “out of control.”
When asked about his actions that day, Mr. Pence was very clear.
“Ultimately, I will always believe that by the grace of God, we have fulfilled our duty to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States.” said Pence.
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