Mr. Pence’s refusal made him a target of the mob on Jan. 6, the committee said.
House Jan. 6 committee hearing examines Trump's pressure of Pence →
Thursday’s hearing is focused on Mr. Trump’s pressure campaign on the vice president in the lead-up to election certification on Jan. 6, 2021, which the committee says directly contributed to the attack on the Capitol.
Jan. 6 panel: John Eastman acknowledged overturning vote could spark violence →