Former Vice President Mike Pence writes in his new book that Donald Trump told him that he was “too honest” when he balked at the idea he could unilaterally sway the outcome of the 2020 election, the New York Times reports.
“Mr. Pence describes in detail Mr. Trump’s efforts to pressure him into blocking congressional certification of Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory through the ceremonial role he would play on Jan. 6. Mr. Trump became preoccupied with the idea that Mr. Pence could do something, although Mr. Pence’s chief lawyer had concluded that there was no legal authority for him to act on Mr. Trump’s behalf.”
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