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Trump defends threats to “hang” Former Vice President Mike Pence
Axios publishes exclusive audio
Axios published an exclusive audio tape of Donald Trump’s interview with Jonathan Karl of ABC News.
Former President Trump — in a taped interview with Jonathan Karl of ABC News that was shared with Axios — defended, quite extensively, supporters who threatened to “hang” former Vice President Mike Pence. —Mike Allen, Axios
This is an unprecedented development.
Jonathan Karl: “Were you worried about him during that siege? Were you worried about his safety?”
Trump: “No, I thought he was well-protected, and I had heard that he was in good shape. No. Because I had heard he was in very good shape. But, but, no, I think — “
Jonathan Karl: “Because you heard those chants — that was terrible. I mean — “
Trump: “He could have — well, the people were very angry.”
Jonathan Karl: “They were saying ‘hang Mike Pence.’”
Trump: “Because it’s common sense, Jon. It’s common sense that you’re supposed to protect. How can you — if you know a vote is fraudulent, right? — how…
