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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graeme Massie

Mike Pence admits he was ‘angered’ by Trump tweet as rioters stormed Capitol around him

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Speaking at a CNN town hall, former vice-president Mike Pence admitted he was “angered” by a provocative tweet aimed at him by Donald Trump on January 6, 2021, as rioters – some of them chanting “Hang Mike Pence” – descended on the Capitol.

Mr Pence told Jake Tapper that he would not support Mr Trump’s fresh bid for the White House, saying he believed the US wanted “leadership to unite” the country.

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