Staff Reports
After President Trump’s indictment on Tuesday, Jack Smith revealed a surprising revelation about former Vice President Mike Pence. According to Smith’s 45-page indictment, Pence had been taking “secret notes” from his conversations with Trump. These notes were apparently taken before January 6th, the fateful day when Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol.
In these secret notes, Pence allegedly conveyed to Trump that he was resistant to using his office to overturn the election results. This revelation comes as a shock to many, including Trump himself and the American people who trusted Pence to do what they believed was the right thing. Just days before January 6th, Pence had even promised to make a stand in Congress and listen to the objections and evidence regarding the election irregularities. However, it seems like he did the exact opposite and betrayed Trump.
Mike Pence Jan 4, 2021: "I know we all got doubts about the election. I share the concerns of millions of Americans about voting irregularities. I promise you this Wed. We'll have our day in Congress. We'll hear the objections. We'll hear the evidence."https://t.co/YlhKf4LVoq pic.twitter.com/MPJqCRWnfq
— KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) August 2, 2023
This new evidence is being presented as a weapon against Trump, who now faces four federal charges related to his actions after the 2020 presidential election. The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. The 45-page indictment alleges that Trump tried to convince Pence to fraudulently alter the election results by making false claims of election fraud. When that failed, he attempted to use the crowd of supporters he had gathered in D.C. to pressure Pence.
This story is a reminder of the complexity and drama surrounding the aftermath of the 2020 election. It shows how political alliances and loyalties can be tested and even broken, leaving many wondering who they can trust. The American people deserved a fair and transparent election process, and it is disheartening to see allegations of fraud and deception being brought forward. This indictment further highlights the deep divide and animosity that still exists in our country’s politics and raises questions about the integrity of our democratic system.
