Pence: Media is focusing on Capitol attack to 'demean' Trump voters
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During an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Monday, former Vice President Mike Pence said the media is focusing on the Capitol attack on Jan. 6 to “distract from the Biden administration’s failed agenda” and to “demean the character and intentions” of people who voted for former President Donald Trump in 2020.
Video Transcript
SEAN HANNITY: You know, I know a lot has been made over the disagreement you had with the president as it relates to January 6. My sources, my understanding are is that you two have a strong relationship to this day. What is your relationship with the president?
MIKE PENCE: Look, you can't spend almost five years in a political foxhole without somebody-- without developing a strong relationship. And, you know, January 6 was a tragic day in the history of our Capitol building. But thanks to the efforts of Capitol Hill Police, federal officials, the Capitol was secured. We finished our work. And the president and I sat down a few days later and talked through all of it. I can tell you that we parted amicably at the end of the administration. And we've talked a number of times since we've both left office.
But I believe that our entire focus today should be on the future. I've campaigned a couple of times for Glenn Youngkin, who will be a great governor in the state of Virginia. I've been traveling all across this country, helping our team running for the House and the Senate. And I'll be helping governors candidates around America. So
I know the media wants to distract from the Biden administration's failed agenda by focusing on one day in January. They want to use that one day to try and demean the character and intentions of 74 million Americans who believed we could be strong again and prosperous again and supported our administration in 2016 and 2020. But for our part, I truly believe we all ought to remain completely focused on the future. That's where I'm focused. And I really do believe--
SEAN HANNITY: Well, I want a commission too.
MIKE PENCE: I believe the future is bright.
