Pence's Confirmation and Denial: Trump's Pressure on Governors in 2020 Election

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Former Vice President Mike Pence confirmed that he called former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey at Donald Trump's request to discuss the 2020 election results, but denied being pressured to find evidence of voter fraud. Pence stated that he was simply gathering information and providing updates to the president. Trump had reportedly tried to pressure Ducey to overturn the election results in Arizona, but Pence claimed he did not follow those directions. Pence testified before a federal grand jury investigating Trump's role in the January 6th insurrection, and Trump is facing criminal charges in Florida and New York.
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- Pence says "I don't remember any pressure" from Trump on state governors after 2020 election Face the Nation
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