Mike Pence Provides , Grand Jury Testimony , for Jan. 6 Investigation.
On April 27, former Vice President Mike Pence appeared
before a federal grand jury as part of the investigation into
former President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
On April 27, former Vice President Mike Pence appeared
before a federal grand jury as part of the investigation into
former President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
'The Hill' reports that Pence's testimony comes as
a major step in special counsel Jack Smith's probe into
the election and the January 6 attack on the Capitol. .
'The Hill' reports that Pence's testimony comes as
a major step in special counsel Jack Smith's probe into
the election and the January 6 attack on the Capitol. .
According to a source familiar with
the matter, Pence testified for several hours.
Previously, Pence challenged a subpoena
to provide testimony, but a judge
denied that challenge earlier this month.
'The Hill' reports that Pence's testimony is expected to
provide insight into Trump's conversations and actions
between the election in November and the Capitol riot.
'The Hill' reports that Pence's testimony is expected to
provide insight into Trump's conversations and actions
between the election in November and the Capitol riot.
In that time, Trump made repeated claims that
the election was fraudulent and that Pence could
have rejected the results of the Electoral College.
Ultimately, Pence approved the results, insisting
that the Constitution did not give him the necessary
authority to overturn the Electoral College.
Pence has often criticized
Trump for his actions on
January 6 since leaving office.
'The Hill' reports that Pence is also
considering making a bid for
the 2024 election, running against Trump. .
According to Pence,
he will announce his potential
bid to become president by June.