Political Quotes

Mike Pence: Let's be clear on this point. It wasn't just that he asked for a pause. The president specifically asked me, and his…

On the recordAugust 5, 2023
Let's be clear on this point. It wasn't just that he asked for a pause. The president specifically asked me, and his gaggle of crackpot lawyers asked me, to literally reject votes, which would've resulted in the issue being turned over to the House or Representatives and, literally, chaos would've ensued.
Said by
Mike Pence
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Mike Pence clarifies that Donald Trump asked him to reject votes, which could have led to chaos.

Share

More from Mike Pence

Jun 7, 2026

I had no problem with the president pardoning people who got caught up in that day.

huffpost.com
May 31, 2026

I think we've got to get back to those core values and principles that have always made our country and our party strong and prosperous.

cbsnews.com
May 31, 2026

This talk of a weaponization fund, the idea of creating a fund that could compensate people that assaulted police officers and vandalized the Capitol that day is totally unacceptable.

salon.com
Jun 1, 2026

There's clearly been an effort by some to rewrite that history, but I don't expect it'll work.

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation