Trump’s VP’s personal notes could be damning evidence in his January 6 indictment.

Trump's VP's personal notes could be damning evidence in his January 6 indictment.

Trump Indicted: Pence’s Notes Could Be Key Evidence

As the final months of President Donald Trump’s term in office drew to a close, Vice President Mike Pence found himself in a unique position. While Trump was working tirelessly to remain in power, Pence was quietly taking notes, documenting their conversations. These “contemporaneous notes” are now being cited in an indictment filed against Trump on Tuesday.

The indictment charges Trump with four criminal offenses: 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. These charges stem from Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

Pence’s notes play a pivotal role in the indictment, as they offer insights into the conversations between Trump and his vice president in the aftermath of the 2020 election. For example, the indictment refers to Pence’s notes when recounting an incident on December 29, 2020, where Trump falsely informed him that the Justice Department had discovered significant election-related violations. Several days later, on January 1, Trump expressed his frustrations to Pence, who had informed him that there was no constitutional basis to reject the certification of the electoral college votes.

According to the indictment, Trump responded to Pence’s honesty by saying, “You’re too honest.” These exchanges highlight the challenges faced by prosecutors in proving that Trump knowingly attempted to overturn the election results, rather than genuinely believing he had won. Pence’s notes could potentially be used as evidence to demonstrate that Trump was aware of his loss.

In response to the indictment, Pence issued a strong statement against Trump, further emphasizing their growing rift. Pence, who plans to run against Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, stated, “Today’s indictment serves as an important reminder: anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be President of the United States.” He added, “On January 6th, Former President Trump demanded that I choose between him and the Constitution. I chose the Constitution, and I always will.”

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The indictment and the significance of Pence’s notes provide a powerful insight into the events leading up to the Capitol riot and shed light on the inner workings of the Trump administration during its final days. The legal proceedings will undoubtedly continue to captivate the public, as the prosecution utilizes the evidence at hand to make their case against Trump.

• Donald Trump
• january 6
• Mike Pence