Key takeaways:
- Mike Pence publicly criticized Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
- Pence addressed the false claims made by Trump that he had the power to overturn the election results.
- The criticism of Trump by Pence comes as the former president continues to face legal and political repercussions for his role in the Capitol riot.
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday publicly criticized former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Pence made the remarks at the annual white-tie Gridiron Dinner, attended by politicians and journalists.
“President Trump was wrong,” Pence said. “And his reckless words endangered my family and everyone at the Capitol that day, and I know history will hold Donald Trump accountable.”
The criticism marks a significant shift in the relationship between the two men, who had been allies for four years. Pence had previously shied away from confronting Trump, but his remarks on Saturday suggest a widening rift between the two as they prepare to battle over the Republican nomination in next year’s election.
Pence also addressed the false claims made by Trump that he had the power to overturn the election results. “I had no right to overturn the election,” Pence said.
The criticism of Trump by Pence comes as the former president continues to face legal and political repercussions for his role in the Capitol riot. Trump has denied any responsibility for the events of Jan. 6 and has instead blamed Pence for not intervening.
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