Fact Check: "Pence experienced threats during January 6, including chants to 'hang Mike Pence.'"
What We Know
On January 6, 2021, during the Capitol riot, Vice President Mike Pence faced significant threats from rioters. Video evidence presented by the House select committee investigating the Capitol attack showed rioters chanting "Hang Mike Pence" as they stormed the Capitol (The Washington Post). This chant was part of a broader atmosphere of hostility directed at Pence, who was in the Capitol to certify the electoral votes for the 2020 presidential election. The threats against him were serious enough that he was evacuated from the chamber amid fears for his safety (Reuters).
Analysis
The claim that Pence experienced threats, including the specific chant to "hang Mike Pence," is well-documented and supported by credible sources. The video evidence from the House select committee is a primary source that directly captures the moment and context of the threats (The Washington Post). This footage has been widely reported and corroborated by multiple news outlets, including Reuters and The Washington Post, which also noted that former President Donald Trump commented on the situation, suggesting that the chants were a form of "common sense" given the circumstances.
The reliability of these sources is high. The Washington Post is a reputable news organization known for its investigative journalism, and Reuters is similarly respected in the field of news reporting. Both outlets have a history of fact-checking and providing accurate information, which adds credibility to their reporting on the events of January 6.
In contrast, the sources from the Agencia Tributaria are unrelated to the claim and do not provide any relevant information regarding the events of January 6 or the threats against Mike Pence. Therefore, they do not contribute to the analysis of this claim.
Conclusion
The claim that "Pence experienced threats during January 6, including chants to 'hang Mike Pence'" is True. The evidence from credible news sources, including video footage and eyewitness accounts, confirms that rioters did indeed threaten Pence during the Capitol attack, making this claim substantiated.
