‘History Will Hold Donald Trump Accountable for January 6

Former US Vice President Mike Pence delivered strong remarks about his ex-boss, US President Donald Trump’s involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack. Speaking at the annual Gridiron Club Dinner in Washington, DC, Pence made light-hearted jokes about President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and several Republicans expected to run for president in 2024. However, he took a serious tone when addressing Trump, criticizing him for falsely claiming that Pence had the authority to overturn the 2020 election results during his role in Congress that day.

Pence emphasized that history would hold Donald Trump accountable for his actions and disapproved of those downplaying the severity of the January 6 events. He chastised Republicans who minimized the insurrection and called it a disgrace to portray it in any other way. Pence also stressed that the public has the right to know what transpired during the insurrection, despite recently requesting a judge to block a subpoena for his testimony.

During his speech, Pence commended the media’s coverage of the January 6 attack, acknowledging their role in informing the public about the events. He expressed gratitude to the media for helping him carry out his role in certifying the election and thanked them for their dedication to preserving freedom and strengthening democracy. Additionally, Pence vowed to never diminish the injuries, loss of lives, or the heroism of law enforcement on that tragic day.