{"id":2110503,"date":"2023-11-28T20:44:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T01:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-says-he-considered-skipping-the-j6-election-certification\/"},"modified":"2023-11-28T20:48:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T01:48:46","slug":"pence-says-he-considered-skipping-the-j6-election-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-says-he-considered-skipping-the-j6-election-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Pence Contemplated Skipping J6 Election Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpence-says-he-considered-skipping-the-j6-election-certification%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2110503&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">U.S. Vice President Mike Pence presides over \u200ba \u2063joint session \u2063of Congress \u2062to\u2063 certify the 2020 \u2064Electoral College results on January 6, \u200d2021 in \u2063Washington, DC.\u200b (Photo by Erin Schaff-Pool\/Getty \u200dImages)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/elizabeth-volberding\">Elizabeth \u200cVolberding<br \/><\/a>5:35 \u2063PM\u2064 \u2013\u200d Tuesday,\u200c November 28, 2023<\/p>\n<p>Former Vice President Mike Pence reveals that he considered skipping the congressional count of the 2020\u200b Electoral College votes on January 6<sup>th<\/sup>, 2021, \u200bciting \u2062potential harm to\u2062 former President\u200b Donald Trump. Pence&#8217;s hesitation \u2062and ultimate decision to \u2063fulfill his duty as president of the Senate adds intrigue to this pivotal moment in American history.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Pence, 64, shared his last-minute concerns about overseeing the transfer of power during a deposition conducted\u2064 by special counsel Jack Smith&#8217;s \u200doffice earlier this year. This behind-the-scenes revelation sheds light on the internal struggles \u2063faced by\u2063 Pence as he \u2064grappled with loyalty to his friend and loyalty to\u200c the Constitution.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources familiar with the matter, Pence expressed his reservations to special\u2064 counsel Smith&#8217;s team\u200c in April, discussing\u2064 the events leading up to January 6<sup>th<\/sup>, 2021. A note discovered\u200d by Smith&#8217;s team in the National \u2063Archives further confirms Pence&#8217;s contemplation of abstaining from the certification process.<\/p>\n<p>Reportedly, the\u2064 former vice president \u200dstated \u200cthat there were &#8220;too many questions&#8221; and participating \u2064would be \u200d&#8221;too hurtful to my friend,&#8221; referring to Trump.\u200c These internal\u2064 conflicts highlight the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/enough-with-our-horrible-media-boosting-women-who-publicly-regret-their-childrens-existence\/\" title=\"Stop glorifying women who openly regret having children.\">emotional turmoil\u2064 experienced<\/a> by Pence during \u2062this\u200d critical\u200d juncture.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;Not feeling like I should attend electoral count,&#8221; the former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nikki-haley-rips-trump-over-jan-6-im-disgusted-by-treatment-of-pence-trump-let-us-down\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley Rips Trump Over Jan. 6: \u2018I\u2019m Disgusted\u2019 By Treatment Of Pence, Trump \u2018Let Us Down\u2019\">vice president expressed<\/a>. \u2062&#8221;Too many questions, too many doubts, too \u200dhurtful to my friend. Therefore I&#8217;m not going to participate in certification of election.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ultimately, Pence fulfilled his duty as president of the Senate and certified the Electoral College votes, solidifying\u200d Joe\u2062 Biden&#8217;s victory\u2062 in the presidential election. \u200cThis decision, made\u200d in the face\u2063 of\u200c personal and political challenges,\u200b showcases Pence&#8217;s commitment to his higher loyalties.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;My only higher loyalty was to God and the Constitution,&#8221; Pence allegedly affirmed to Smith&#8217;s team.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Pence asserts that he informed Trump that he had \u2064not encountered \u2064any substantial evidence of election \u2064fraud, according to investigators. However, Trump persisted in \u2064his claims\u200c of a stolen election, leading to a strained relationship between the two \u2064on that\u200b fateful day.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;When recounting a phone \u2063call with Trump on Christmas Day 2020, Pence wrote in his book that he told Trump, &#8216;You know, I don&#8217;t think I have the \u2064authority \u200cto change \u2062the outcome&#8217; of the election\u2063 on\u2063 January 6<sup>th<\/sup>,&#8221; \u200bthe press reported.\u2062 &#8220;But Pence allegedly told Smith&#8217;s investigators\u200b that the\u200b comma \u2062should have never been placed\u200d there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Pence also \u2063alleges that\u200c Trump exerted pressure on him to \u2064denounce the election results, as revealed by insiders familiar \u2064with Smith&#8217;s investigation. This \u200drevelation adds another layer of complexity to \u200bthe\u200b dynamics between Pence\u2062 and Trump.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064a September interview, Pence stated that he and Trump parted ways amicably and have not spoken since the spring of 2021. \u200dThis\u2062 separation \u2064highlights the lasting\u2064 impact of the events that unfolded on January 6<sup>th<\/sup>, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/xi-invites-putin-to-china\/\" title=\"Xi invites Putin to China\">receive breaking news directly<\/a> to your inbox for free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">Subscribe here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Rep. 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One America&#8217;s Chloe Hauxwell\u2063 has more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison says Hunter Biden is attempting to\u200c &#8216;avoid difficult questions&#8217; \u2063that\u2062 may arise during the \u200cBiden Impeachment \u200dInquiry before the House Oversight Committee. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Former White \u2062House doctor and Texas Congressman Ronny Jackson raises concerns about President Biden&#8217;s health ahead of \u2064the\u200c 2024 season. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Amazon aims to attract major corporate customers to its\u200d AWS cloud computing service \u2064with a \u2063new chatbot designed \u2063for businesses.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Some pioneers in the cryptocurrency ETF industry plan to sit out the anticipated fierce\u2062 battle \u2063for market share.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The rapid adoption\u2062 of artificial intelligence has \u200dthe potential \u2063to \u2062impact wages, but currently, \u2063it is generating, rather than eliminating, jobs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>U.S. shoppers \u200bseeking significant discounts are expected to \u200bdrive \u2062Cyber Monday \u200bonline sales to a record-breaking $12 billion\u2064 to \u2062$12.4 billion.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What impact did former President Donald Trump&#8217;s pressure on Mike Pence to denounce \u200bthe election results have on their relationship and Pence&#8217;s decision-making\u200b process<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Former Vice President Mike Pence made headlines recently as \u2062he revealed his contemplation of skipping the congressional count of the 2020 Electoral College votes on January 6th, 2021. Pence&#8217;s hesitation and ultimate decision to fulfill his duty as\u2064 president of\u200c the Senate adds intrigue to this pivotal moment in American history.<\/p>\n<p>During a deposition conducted by special counsel Jack Smith&#8217;s office earlier this year, Pence, 64, shared \u200chis\u2062 concerns about overseeing the transfer of \u2064power. This behind-the-scenes revelation sheds light on the internal struggles faced\u2063 by Pence as he grappled with loyalty to his friend and loyalty to \u200bthe Constitution.<\/p>\n<p>Sources familiar with the matter state that Pence expressed his reservations to\u200d special counsel Smith&#8217;s team in April, discussing the events leading up to January 6th, 2021. A note discovered by Smith&#8217;s \u200cteam in the National Archives further\u200b confirms Pence&#8217;s contemplation of abstaining from the \u2063certification process.<\/p>\n<p>Reportedly, Pence stated that there were &#8220;too many questions&#8221; and that participating would be &#8220;too hurtful to my friend,&#8221; referring to Trump. These internal conflicts highlight the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-documentary-probes-the-cheating-scandal-that-rocked-baseball-fans-everywhere\/\" title=\"New film investigates baseball's cheating scandal\">emotional turmoil experienced<\/a> by Pence \u2062during this critical juncture.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Pence fulfilled his duty as president of the Senate and certified the Electoral \u200dCollege votes, \u2064solidifying \u200dJoe Biden&#8217;s victory in the presidential election. This decision, made in the face of personal and political challenges, showcases Pence&#8217;s commitment to his higher loyalties.<\/p>\n<p>Pence asserts that he informed Trump that he had not encountered \u2062any substantial evidence of\u200c election fraud, according to investigators. However, Trump persisted in his claims of a\u200c stolen election,\u200b leading \u200cto a\u200b strained relationship between the two on that fateful day.<\/p>\n<p>Pence also\u200b alleges that Trump exerted pressure on him to denounce \u2063the election \u2063results, as revealed by insiders familiar with Smith&#8217;s investigation. This revelation adds another\u2063 layer of complexity to \u200bthe dynamics between Pence and Trump.<\/p>\n<p>In a September interview,\u2063 Pence stated that\u2062 he and Trump parted ways amicably and have not spoken \u200bsince the spring of 2021. This separation highlights the lasting impact of the events that unfolded on\u2064 January 6th, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The revelations surrounding Pence&#8217;s contemplation shed light on \u2064the internal struggles\u200c faced by politicians during critical moments. It\u200c underscores the delicate balance between personal loyalty and adherence to the Constitution. As the nation \u200bmoves forward, it is crucial to reflect on \u2062these events and ensure that the\u200d principles of democracy are\u200b upheld.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2020 Electoral College results. Pence presided over the session on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. 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