Mob chants 'Hang Mike Pence' as Vice President evacuated from Capitol
As rioters breached the Capitol and Vice President Mike Pence was evacuated from the Senate chamber, the mob chanted 'Hang Mike Pence!' A gallows had been erected outside. Pence came within 40 feet of the mob.
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AI commentaryPhysical Threats and Security Response The chants were accompanied by physical preparations. A gallows had been erected outside the Capitol. Rioters carried zip ties. They came within 40 feet of the Vice President. Secret Service evacuated Pence minutes before the mob reached his location. Trump's Response While the mob chanted for his vice president's death, Trump was informed of Pence's evacuation. According to witness testimony, Trump stated: 'Maybe our supporters have the right idea. Mike Pence deserves it.' The Tweet That Targeted Pence At 2:24 PM, with Pence being evacuated and the mob inside the Capitol, Trump tweeted attacking Pence for lacking 'courage.' This tweet occurred while Pence was being targeted by the mob, further directing attention to him during the security crisis.