Pence warns of politically charged Trump indictment and urges peaceful protests.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence called any potential indictment of Donald Trump "politically charged" and "not what the American people want to see." Pence defended peaceful protests but condemned the violence at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. He also said he is "taken aback" at the idea of indicting a former president. Pence is considering a White House bid in 2024 and has received a subpoena from the special counsel investigating Trump's post-2020 election activities. Trump has called on his supporters to protest any potential arrest in connection with a hush money scheme involving adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
- Mike Pence calls potential Trump indictment 'not what the American people want to see' CNN
- Mike Pence Says Impending Trump Arrest ‘Reeks’ of ‘Political Prosecution’ Rolling Stone
- Pence indicates he won't challenge all aspects of special counsel's subpoena, as more details emerge ABC News
- Pence says an arrest of Trump would be a 'politically charged prosecution' New York Post
- If Trump is arrested, protests should be peaceful, GOP contenders say POLITICO
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