"Political Figures Clash Over Trump's Comments on Jan. 6 Defendants"
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Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized former President Trump's characterization of Jan. 6 defendants as "hostages," calling it "unacceptable" and emphasizing the seriousness of the events that transpired that day. Pence stated that while individuals are entitled to due process for nonviolent activities, the assaults on police officers and loss of lives were tragic. This comes after Pence announced he would not endorse Trump and Trump referred to the prisoners as "unbelievable patriots" who were treated unfairly.
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