In a shocking turn of events, a security video has captured the moment Vice President Mike Pence was evacuated as rioters breached the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Prior to the violent insurrection, Donald Trump had pressured Pence to overturn the 2020 election results, warning him that people would “hate your guts” if he failed to do so. This pressure continued in what was known as “Operation Pence Card,” where Trump pushed his vice president to help him stay in power after losing the election.
The exchanges between Trump and Pence, detailed in a special counsel’s court filing, highlight the extraordinary lengths the former president went to in an attempt to overturn the election results. Despite Pence refusing to endorse Trump’s bid for the White House, Trump and his new running mate continue to deny the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
The court filing also details how Trump and his team, including Rudy Giuliani, developed a plan to challenge the election results. This plan involved falsely claiming that Pence had the authority to reject electoral votes during the certification process on January 6. Despite Pence’s refusal to go along with this plan, Trump continued to pressure him, leading to tense moments as the certification proceedings unfolded.
Ultimately, as rioters stormed the Capitol, Pence stood firm in upholding the rule of law, refusing to bow to Trump’s demands. The events that unfolded on January 6 have left a lasting impact on American politics, highlighting the dangerous consequences of false claims and political division.
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