Donald Trump faced criticism and accusations of hypocrisy after criticizing Kamala Harris for mistreating Mike Pence and questioning her conduct during Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings. Trump’s comments were seen by some as evidence of his own mental decline, given his past actions against Pence. On January 6, 2021, Trump reportedly pressured Pence to reject the election results and later expressed that Pence “deserved” the violence directed at him. Trump has continued to attack Pence, criticizing him during Pence’s campaign for the Republican nomination.