Jan. 6 probe says V.P. Pence’s ‘life was in danger’ during Capitol riot after he rejected Trump’s demands

Pence came within about 40 feet of some of the pro-Trump rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol building, said Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., who led much of Thursday’s hearing.

“Make no mistake about the fact that the vice president’s life was in danger,” Aguilar said.

He noted that a confidential informant from the Proud Boys told the FBI that members of the far-right group “would have killed Mike Pence if given a chance,” according to a recent court filing by the Department of Justice.

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