Pence claims he has “nothing to hide” when it comes to the Jan. 6 investigation. It's now time for him to prove it. (via MaddowBlog)
But for reasons that have never made much sense, Pence has balked when asked to answer questions under oath as part of an official proceeding. As NBC NewsFormer Vice President Mike Pence will not appeal a federal judge’s order that he testify in the special counsel’s probe of former President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election, his adviser announced Wednesday.
As part of the special counsel investigation into the Jan. 6 attack and Trump’s efforts to stay in power despite his defeat, Jack Smith recognized the former vice president as a uniquely important witness. Pence was not only hunted by Trump’s radicalized followers during the insurrectionist attack on the Capitol, but he was also pressured by the then-president to participate in an illegal scheme to overturn the 2020 election results.
For those investigating possible crimes surrounding the “big lie” and the insurrectionist riot, few people, if anyone, have more relevant insights than the Indiana Republican. His sworn testimony would likely be foundational to the broader case.Pence. The Hoosier balked, claiming the summons was, in his words, “unconstitutional.”
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