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Mike Pence says he was angry at Donald Trump's 'reckless words' ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol riot

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Updated: 7:11 PM EDT May 19, 2023

Mike Pence, who was the 48th vice president of the United States, said he was angry at then-President Donald Trump for his rhetoric on the day of the Capitol riot. He said he believes Trump's words endangered his family. In the video above, Pence also addressed the immigration crisis at the southern border and the origins of COVID-19. Learn more about Pence's backgroundPrior to serving in the Trump administration, he was the 50th governor of his home state of Indiana, where he enacted the largest tax cut in its history, halved the unemployment rate and created the first state-funded pre-K plan.See the full "Conversation with the Candidate" event through the following links:Watch Part 1: Pence says he was angry with Donald Trump after Capitol riotWatch Part 2: Pence tells voters he supports national abortion restrictions, says he favors all-of-the-above energy policyWatch online exclusive: Pence talks about support for NATO, ensuring security of schoolsBefore his executive experience, Pence served six terms in Congress, representing east-central Indiana.He has also hosted a talk radio show, practiced law and wrote the bestselling autobiography "So Help Me God."The former vice president said Americans are yearning for "leadership that can unite the country around our highest ideals."Pence graduated from Hanover College and earned his law degree from Indiana University, where he met his wife, Karen. Together, they have three children.See the full "Conversation with the Candidate" event through the following links:Watch Part 1: Pence says he was angry with Donald Trump after Capitol riotWatch Part 2: Pence tells voters he supports national abortion restrictions, says he favors all-of-the-above energy policyWatch online exclusive: Pence talks about support for NATO, ensuring security of schoolsOther "Conversation with the Candidate" events will be held throughout the campaign season. The full list of candidates who participate will be updated here.

Mike Pence, who was the 48th vice president of the United States, said he was angry at then-President Donald Trump for his rhetoric on the day of the Capitol riot. He said he believes Trump's words endangered his family.

In the video above, Pence also addressed the immigration crisis at the southern border and the origins of COVID-19.

Learn more about Pence's background

Prior to serving in the Trump administration, he was the 50th governor of his home state of Indiana, where he enacted the largest tax cut in its history, halved the unemployment rate and created the first state-funded pre-K plan.

See the full "Conversation with the Candidate" event through the following links:

Before his executive experience, Pence served six terms in Congress, representing east-central Indiana.

He has also hosted a talk radio show, practiced law and wrote the bestselling autobiography "So Help Me God."

The former vice president said Americans are yearning for "leadership that can unite the country around our highest ideals."

Pence graduated from Hanover College and earned his law degree from Indiana University, where he met his wife, Karen. Together, they have three children.

See the full "Conversation with the Candidate" event through the following links:

Other "Conversation with the Candidate" events will be held throughout the campaign season. The full list of candidates who participate will be updated here.

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