Pence's Stance on Trump's Actions: Reckless but Not Criminal

Former Vice President Mike Pence stated that he is "not yet convinced" that Donald Trump's actions on January 6, 2021, were criminal, expressing hope that it doesn't come to that. Pence believes that the judgment about Trump's conduct on that day should be left to the American people in the upcoming primaries. He acknowledged that Trump was wrong but emphasized that criminal charges depend on intent, which he does not know. Pence also discussed concerns about unequal treatment under the law and vowed to "clean house" in the Department of Justice if elected president. He dismissed Trump's rhetoric about his supporters' potential reaction to his imprisonment, expressing confidence in the American people.