Former Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday he and the former president "don’t see eye to eye" on the events of Jan. 6, adding that the two have spoken "many times" since leaving office earlier this year.
The admission, a rare public acknowledgement of a reported rift over the deadly insurrection, came as Pence spoke at a fundraising dinner in New Hampshire. The pro-Trump speech celebrated the administration’s accomplishments while also calling on the GOP to fight back against President Joe Biden’s "radical agenda."
"January 6 was a dark day in the history of the United States Capitol," he added. "But thanks to the swift action of the Capitol Police and federal law enforcement, violence was quelled."
Rioters breached the Capitol as lawmakers were certifying presidential election results in Joe Biden’s favor, forcing both the Senate and House – including Pence – to be evacuated from the floor and into secure areas.
Trump had falsely claimed Pence could overturn those election results, a claim Pence himself rejected just before proceedings began on Jan. 6.
That prompted rioters to chant derogatory threats in Pence’s name as the insurrection took place, some even hoping to "hang" the former vice president for treason.
"I learned a lot serving alongside President Donald Trump," Pence said in his remarks. "Some people think we’re a little bit different. But I think what President Trump showed us was what Republicans can accomplish when our leaders stand firm on conservative principles and don’t back down."
Five people died as a result of the pro-Trump riot. Over 140 people were hurt.
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