Trump Took Part in Hang Mike Pence Chants During Capitol Riot, Aide Reveals in Memoir

Cassidy Hutchinson, a former Trump aide, reveals in her new memoir that Trump took part in "Hang Mike Pence" chants on Jan 6.
Hutchinson heard Trump repeatedly say "hang" while watching the Capitol riots on TV from the Oval dining room.
Trump tweeted criticism of Pence during the riots for not overturning election results.
Hutchinson concluded the rioters were calling for Pence to be hanged and Trump was okay with it.
Hutchinson writes Trump "doesn't want to do anything" to stop the chants to hang Pence during the riots.

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Posted 9/26/2023, 5:07:00 PM