Mike Pence Desperate…Trying To Appeal To Trump?

Former Vice President Mike Pence has expressed his hope that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will not bring charges against President Trump in relation to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Pence argued that Congress, which has no formal role in DOJ decisions, has a “partisan taint” that has caused many Americans to ignore the hearings and suggested that the DOJ should be careful in its decision-making.

However, the House Select Committee to Investigate January 6 has announced that it will issue referrals to the DOJ recommending that Trump be criminally prosecuted for obstruction of an official proceeding of Congress, conspiracy to defraud the federal government, making a false statement, and inciting, assisting, or aiding and comforting an insurrection.

The committee’s referral holds no official legal weight, and the decision on whether to pursue charges will be up to Attorney General Merrick Garland and the DOJ.

Pence said that such an indictment against a former president would be “divisive.”

Watch Pence’s comments here:

Mike Pence: "I would hope the [DOJ] would not bring charges against the former President…I think the President's actions and words on Jan. 6 were reckless, but I don't know that it's criminal to take bad advice from lawyers." pic.twitter.com/U8l4v3zfOQ

— Republican Accountability (@AccountableGOP) December 19, 2022

From Fox News:

Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday that the Department of Justice should not bring any charges against President Trump related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

“How many times did Adam Schiff say that there was evidence of collusion with Russia? Two and a half years we listened to Adam Schiff talk about evidence that he had seen that was never there,” Pence told “America’s Newsroom” hosts Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer.

Rep. Schiff said Sunday he believes the “evidence is there” to pursue a criminal case against Trump.

“Congress has no formal role in Justice Department decisions and they can make recommendations today,” Pence responded, adding the committee has a “partisan taint” that has led to many Americans ignoring the hearings.