Pence Firmly Rejects Claims of FBI Involvement in Jan. 6 Riot
TL;DR
Former Vice President Mike Pence has publicly denounced a conspiracy theory suggesting that the FBI orchestrated the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. His comments come in response to new polling data revealing how GOP views on the events of January 6 are shaped by such unfounded claims. Pence's stance represents a clear dismissal of the conspiracy and underscores the ongoing political divisions regarding the interpretation of the Capitol riot.
- Pence denounces conspiracy that FBI instigated January 6 attack CNN
- Pence refutes Trump on Jan. 6, urges GOP to pick different candidate USA TODAY
- Pence says he believes the FBI didn't contribute to Jan. 6 riot POLITICO
- Video: Mike Pence reacts to new poll that 34% of Republicans think FBI was behind Jan. 6 CNN
- Mike Pence repudiates conspiracies that FBI orchestrated Jan. 6 New York Post
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