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Ex-vice president Pence subpoenaed in special counsel probe: AP

Former US Vice President Mike Pence presided over the certification of Electoral College votes during the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021 [File: Leah Millis/Reuters]

Former United States Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to a person with direct knowledge of the event.

The subpoena to Pence was served in recent days as part of the investigation by special counsel Jack Smith, according to the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Thursday to discuss the sensitive issue.

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