Trump Investigations: Mike Pence Ordered to Testify On Plots to Overturn 2020 Elections, U.S. Capitol Attack

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was ordered to testify in the former U.S. President Trump investigations. The investigations include the events of the 2020 elections and the U.S. Capitol attack.

On March 28, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was ordered by a federal judge to testify to a federal grand jury. This reportedly would be a part of a special counsel for the Trump investigations. The investigations would include the plots to overturn the 2020 elections and the riot in the U.S. Capitol.

According to Pengelly, Pence’s lawyers attempted to restrict the former Vice President’s testimony in the Trump investigations. This is because they argue that Pence was the president of the Senate during that time. Therefore, the Constitution’s “speech and debate” clause should protect Pence because of the separation of powers.

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Pence Still Compelled To Testify in Trump Investigations

According to Akin, on March 29, Pence stated that he has nothing to hide from the Trump investigations. There are some protections for Pence under the “speech and debate” clause, but the former Vice President is still compelled to testify.

That same day, Pence spoke at the Westside Conservative Club in Urbandale about the country’s problems, criticisms of the Biden administration, and his Christian and constitutional values. Furthermore, Pence talked about his support for the Social Security and Medicare programs.

The former Vice President is expected to run for the presidency in 2024. However, Pence clarified that the grand jury subpoena will not affect his decision whether to run for presidency.

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