By — Jill Colvin, Associated Press Jill Colvin, Associated Press By — Eric Tucker, Associated Press Eric Tucker, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/pence-set-to-testify-in-investigation-into-2020-election-after-declining-to-appeal-order Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pence set to testify in investigation into 2020 election after declining to appeal order Politics Updated on Apr 5, 2023 3:50 PM EDT — Published on Apr 5, 2023 3:14 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will not appeal a judge’s order compelling him to testify in the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, a spokesman said Wednesday. The decision sets the stage for a possible appearance by Pence in the coming weeks before a federal grand jury. Pence was subpoenaed months ago by the special counsel investigating attempts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to undo the election results before the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Lawyers for Trump objected to the subpoena on executive privilege grounds, but a federal judge in Washington last week rejected those arguments, forcing Pence to testify. U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg did give Pence a win by accepting arguments by Pence’s lawyers that, for constitutional reasons, he could not be questioned about his actions on Jan. 6. This is a developing story and will be updated. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Jill Colvin, Associated Press Jill Colvin, Associated Press By — Eric Tucker, Associated Press Eric Tucker, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will not appeal a judge’s order compelling him to testify in the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, a spokesman said Wednesday. The decision sets the stage for a possible appearance by Pence in the coming weeks before a federal grand jury. Pence was subpoenaed months ago by the special counsel investigating attempts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to undo the election results before the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Lawyers for Trump objected to the subpoena on executive privilege grounds, but a federal judge in Washington last week rejected those arguments, forcing Pence to testify. U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg did give Pence a win by accepting arguments by Pence’s lawyers that, for constitutional reasons, he could not be questioned about his actions on Jan. 6. This is a developing story and will be updated. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now