"Former Vice President Mike Pence Denounces Trump's Election Overturn Request on 'Face the Nation'"

In an interview on "Face the Nation," former Vice President Mike Pence addressed the criticism he faced from Trump supporters who called him a traitor for not overturning the election results on January 6. Pence reiterated that he upheld his oath to the Constitution and expressed gratitude for the growing number of Americans recognizing that fact. He also emphasized that he is running for president because he chose the Constitution over President Trump's request to overturn the election. Pence discussed the distractions surrounding the Republican primary conversation and highlighted the need for new leadership in the party. He expressed concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department and pledged to restore confidence in equal treatment under the law if elected president. Pence confirmed that he took notes during important moments but did not make a practice of taking notes throughout his time as vice president. He stated that he did not know what was in President Trump's mind regarding the election outcome and emphasized the lack of evidence of widespread fraud. Pence recalled a conversation with Trump before Christmas where he suggested accepting the election results if they went the other way.