Breaking news: Mike Pence will not appeal ruling on Jan. 6 grand jury testimony, clearing the way for former vice president to testify about Trump
Pence’s decision to drop the appeal means he will likely testify under oath about Trump’s attempts to pressure him, and he could be a key witness. Trump and his team could still appeal the ruling, but they have lost similar previous cases.
A date for his testimony is not settled, though it is likely to be later this month, an adviser said. The decision comes as Trump is actively pursuing the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and ahead of an expected bid by Pence to challenge him. Pence’s testimony could add to Trump’s mounting legal exposure as the nominating process unfolds.Pence spokesman Devin O’Malley said in a statement that Pence felt vindicated by a portion of the judge’s ruling that he can remain silent on topics that deal specifically with his role in Congress on Jan.
Many of Pence’s advisers, including his chief of staff and chief counsel, have already testified to the investigators probing the attack, and many of his experiences are already known. But Pence can offer a firsthand account of at least some one-on-one conversations with Trump.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled last week that Pence had to provide testimony to prosecutors investigating Trump’s efforts to overturn the election results, The Washington Post reported, citing people familiar with the decision who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe court proceedings that have not been made public. However, Boasberg also ruled that Pence can remain silent regarding his role in Congress.
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