Pence camp says Trump lawyer lied during impeachment trial: report
"Mounting evidence suggests Trump knew of danger to Pence when he attacked him as lacking ‘courage’ amid Capitol siege "The gutless, megalomaniac not only didn't act, but enjoyed the violence committed on his encouragement, and on his behalf." "
Bob Brigham February 12, 2021
Trump defense lawyer Michael van der Veen made a startling claim during Friday's impeachment proceedings.
"At no point was the President informed the Vice President was in any danger. Because the House rushed through this impeachment...there's nothing at all in the record on this point," he claimed.
The claim conflicts with comments by Sen. Tommy Tuberville .. https://www.rawstory.com/donald-trump-impeachment-timeline/ .. (R-AL) that he told Trump that Pence was being evacuated, and then Trump tweeted attacking Pence. Tuberville has said he stands by his comment.
Now the Pence camp is reportedly also criticizing the claim, as reported by CNN's Jim Acosta.
Ana Cabrera @AnaCabrera
A source close to former VP Mike Pence tells @Acosta Trump’s legal team was not telling the truth when attorney Michael van der Veen said “at no point” did the then president know Pence was in danger on January 6th.
Asked whether van der Veen was lying, the source said "yes." 12:02 PM · Feb 13, 2021 12K 4.5K Copy link to Tweet