Former Vice President Mike Pence shared a tweet referencing humility on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot, leading to speculation about its connection to the event. Many believe the tweet alludes to Pence's role in certifying the 2020 election, which sparked condemnation from then-President Trump and his supporters.
Former vice president Mike Pence shared a cryptic tweet espousing the merits of humility ahead of the January 6 Capitol riot anniversary. 'If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land,' Pence posted to X on Sunday afternoon.No context was given for the biblical quote, lifted from the Old Testament's Book of Chronicles.
Based on the timing of Pence's tweet, however, many in the comments assumed that it was related to the fourth anniversary of the Capitol Riots, Pence's involvement in which saw him censured by the most ardent supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.On January 6, 2021, Pence fulfilled the obligations of the vice presidency by certifying the election for Joe Biden, which led to warnings from Trump and serious threats from those who believed the election had been stolen. Speaking to protesters minutes before the attack occurred, Trump reiterated his claims of election fraud, and urged Pence to 'come through for us.' 'Mike Pence is going to have to come through for us,' Trump told the crowd, 'and if he doesn't, that will be a, a sad day for our country because you're sworn to uphold our Constitution.' 'Mike Pence, I hope you're going to stand up for the good of our Constitution and for the good of our country. And if you're not, I'm going to be very disappointed in you,' he later added.As rioters attempted to overrun the Capitol building, the vice president was taken to a secure location. Some outside engaged in chants of 'bring out Pence' and 'hang Mike Pence,' footage of which was played during the House Select Committee hearings on the Capitol attack.Pence, who currently teaches political science in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, later said that he was 'proud' of his actions on January 6, and he has since distanced himself from his former running mate
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