Key facts
- Former Vice President Mike Pence stated there has been a clear effort to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
- Pence expressed confidence in the judgment of history regarding the events of Jan. 6.
- Pence referenced the actions of Republicans and Democrats who returned to the Capitol that day.
Former Vice President Mike Pence's remarks on the "rewriting" of Jan. 6 history underscore ongoing political divisions and differing interpretations of the event within the Republican Party and the broader political landscape. These comments follow previous statements by Pence criticizing the direction of the party under Donald Trump and highlighting concerns about conservative principles.