Pence says ‘history will hold’ Trump accountable for Jan. 6 in Gridiron speech

FOrmer Vice President Mike Pence He delivered the harshest rebuke he has ever given to former President Donald Trump He was reprimanded over the weekend for his part in the Jan. 6, Capitol riot.

Pence made these comments at the Gridiron Club Dinner, which was hosted by Washington, D.C. journalists. The event is attended by top-ranking Beltway officials. This exclusive event is well-known for politicians making fun of each other, and D.C. journalists taking part in skits. Pence, Secretaryof State, spoke this year. Antony Blinken New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The ex-vice president used the platform as a platform to criticize his ex boss. Rivalry for 2024 anticipated.

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“President Trump was wrong,” Pence spoke to the quiet crowd. “I had no right to overturn the election. And his reckless words endangered my family and everyone at the Capitol that day. And I know that history will hold Donald Trump accountable.”

“The American people have a right to know what took place at the Capitol on January 6th,” He added the following words as he concluded his speech. “But make no mistake about it, what happened that day was a disgrace, and it mocks decency to portray it in any other way.”

Although Pence was being more critical of Trump in recent months, Saturday’s speech was his strongest condemnation of Trump since the collapse of their working relationship.

Pence avoided talking about the events between Trump and him, preferring to keep his distance until last year’s midterm elections. Sometimes their feud would resurface in the news cycle, when they would endorse opposing candidates for GOP prim.