Mike Pence and Trump speak for the first time since U.S. Capitol riot

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Mike Pence and Trump speak for the first time since U.S. Capitol riot

US President, Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have spoken for the first time since last week’s Capitol insurrection, during which Pence was forced to flee the Senate chamber and retreat to a secure location, according to new reports emanating from Washington.

According to reports, a senior administration official says the two met Monday evening, January 11, in the Oval Office.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private meeting, said the two had a “good conversation,” discussing the week ahead and “reflecting” on the administration’s accomplishments over the last four years.

The official said that during the meeting, both men agreed that “those who broke the law and stormed the Capitol last week do not represent the America First movement backed by 75 million Americans” and pledged to continue working on behalf of the country for the remainder of their term.

The person did not mention Trump’s lingering anger over…



Source: Linda Ikeji