Key takeaways:
- Former Vice President Mike Pence has decided not to appeal a federal judge’s order to testify in a special counsel investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
- The ruling came from D.C. Chief Judge James Boasberg, who rejected Trump’s argument that Pence should not have to testify on the grounds of executive privilege.
- Pence’s decision to comply with the subpoena marks a historic moment in both the special counsel’s investigation and for the presidency.
Former Vice President Mike Pence has decided not to appeal a federal judge’s order that he testify in a special counsel investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. This marks the first time a former vice president has been subpoenaed to testify in a criminal probe.
The investigation, led by special counsel Jack Smith, is looking into Trump’s attempts to subvert the 2020 election. Pence is expected to testify about his direct conversations with Trump leading up to January 6, 2021, when Trump unsuccessfully pressured him to block the election’s result.
The ruling came from D.C. Chief Judge James Boasberg, who rejected Trump’s argument that Pence should not have to testify on the grounds of executive privilege. Boasberg emphasized that the former vice president is not immune from testifying on alleged illegal actions by Trump.
Pence’s decision to comply with the subpoena marks a historic moment in both the special counsel’s investigation and for the presidency. It is unclear when Pence will testify or what information he will provide.
The special counsel’s investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear at this time what further information or witnesses may be subpoenaed. In the meantime, Pence’s decision to comply with the subpoena is a significant step in the investigation.
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