A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence must testify before a grand jury after being subpoenaed by a special prosecutor investigating efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn this year’s presidential election. 2020.
Two people with knowledge of the judge’s decision spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision has not yet been made public.
However, they said Mr. Pence will not be required to answer questions about his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, when a mob of former President Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol while former Vice President Pence was presiding. a joint session of Congress to certify the results of the presidential election.
Former Vice President Pence has argued that because he was serving as Senate President that day, he is exempt from testifying under the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause, which protects the right of members to of Congress not to be questioned about legislative acts.
The extraordinary scenario of a former vice president testifying against his former boss in a criminal investigation unfolds as Mr. Pence considers a run for president in 2024. Former President Trump has already announced his candidacy for president.
Former Vice President Pence’s team is now considering the possibility of appealing today’s decision of the federal judge./VOA
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