United States Mike Pence says that history will call Donald Trump to account for the assault on the Capitol

Former US Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday that former President Donald Trump will have to answer to history for his role in the 2021 assault on the Capitol, the country's press reported

United States Mike Pence says that history will call Donald Trump to account for the assault on the Capitol

Former US Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday that former President Donald Trump will have to answer to history for his role in the 2021 assault on the Capitol, the country's press reported.

"President Trump was wrong," Pence declared in a speech at the annual Gridiron dinner in Washington, a gala hosted by journalists that attracts prominent politicians.

His rally could widen the rift between the two former allies, at odds since Pence refused to go along with Trump's efforts to reverse the 2020 election result to stay in power.

"I had no right to reverse the election, and his irresponsible statements endangered my family and everyone that day at the Capitol. And I know that history will hold Donald Trump accountable," Pence said, quoted by various US media. .

Several of the thousands who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021 asked to hang Pence, forcing him to run in search of a safe place.

Trump declared his intention to contest a new presidential term in the 2024 elections, and Pence has indicated that he could challenge him for the Republican nomination.

The Gridiron dinner is typically a light affair with comedy and musical performances, and Pence initially sought to be fun. "I wholeheartedly, without reservation, will support the Republican presidential nominee in 2024-if it's me," he declared.

But his criticism of Trump was the surprise of the gala. "I was at the dinner and can confirm @Mike_Pence definitely took the room by surprise," Maryam Mujica, a former State Department official, tweeted.

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