Pence: Trump's Behavior During Capitol Attack Is Not Criminal

Former U.S. Vice President and potential Republican presidential candidate Mike Pence stated on Sunday that he felt former President Donald Trump's words and actions that led to the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, were reckless but likely not criminal. Pence added during the CNN program "State of the Union," "While his words were reckless, as far as I know, I am not convinced they were criminal." He also noted that Trump was wrong in his belief that the vice president could change the election results. Pence said, "I know I fulfilled my duty that day." Last Tuesday, Trump stated he received a message indicating he is a target of a grand jury regarding his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 presidential election. This message represents the clearest indication yet that Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, may face federal criminal charges related to his attempts to remain in power after losing the election to Democrat Joe Biden.