Former Vice President Mike Pence offered his support to House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) to become Speaker of the House on CNN Friday — only to be confronted by anchor Kaitlan Collins, who swiftly pointed out he was in on the January 6 plot that led to Trump supporters chanting for his execution at the Capitol.
"It's interesting to hear you say ... that Jim Jordan would be a great speaker, given he was someone who sent a text to the chief of staff on January 5th that outlined for you to violate the Constitution and block the certification of the election," said Collins. "I mean, do you really believe that's someone who should be third in line to the presidency?"
"I have immense respect for Jim Jordan," said Pence. "He's a man of integrity. I've known him for many years. I was not aware of his opinion going into January 6th."
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"So, that doesn't bother you?" Collins pressed him.
"My interaction with Congressman Jordan in December was simply over the legitimate objections that members of Congress were permitted to file under the law," said Pence. "We may have a difference of opinion about my duties under the Constitution that day, but I'm very confident that if Jim Jordan becomes Speaker of the House, that he'll lead with integrity. And the most important thing is that the Congress come together, that Republicans come together, and elect a speaker, because, as you've reported on your airwaves, we may well, as we sit here, be just a few hours away from when this war, initiated by Hamas with brutal assaults on men, women, and infant children, will enter a whole new phase. And it'll be important throughout that time that America speaks with one voice, that our nation stands with Israel, that we will stand with Israel today, tomorrow, and through all the difficult days ahead."
"Well, it's remarkable to hear you say that about Jim Jordan," said Collins.
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