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Pence: Washington should focus on inflation and gas prices, not ‘tragic’ riot at Capitol

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not let Democrats use the House’s Jan. 6 hearings to shift attention from President Biden’s failures and the challenges facing the nation.

Mr. Pence has emerged as a central figure in the House select committee hearings. Members of the Democrat-controlled panel have praised him for rejecting former President Donald Trump’s request to reject the Electoral College results as part of a push to overturn the 2020 election.

“Jan. 6 was a tragic day, and I know we did our duty, but I will always be proud of our record,” Mr.