Donald Trump said “so what” when Mike Pence was rushed to safety during the Capitol riots, a new court filing reveals.
Trump, then the US president, was told that his vice president had been forced to flee the Capitol on January 6 2021 as rioters burst in, according to court documents filed by special counsel Jack Smith.
It reads: “Upon receiving a phone call alerting him that Pence had been taken to a secure location, [redacted] rushed to the dining room to inform the defendant in hopes that the defendant would take action to ensure Pence’s safety.
“Instead, after [redacted] delivered the news, the defendant looked at him and said only, “So what?”
lol, he was so mad at pence! So mad about losing,.
Alternative-Pause-14 on
For a guy who claims to hire “the best people,” Trump sure doesn’t seem to care much about their wellbeing. [The timeline makes that abundantly clear.](https://caseagainsttrump.carrd.co/#j6)
Reptar519 on
“Damn! I thought for sure the crowd I riled up would’ve hung him!”
interstellarclerk on
Color me shocked, the guy who said we should target innocent civilians in drone strikes is a psychopath
NeitherCook5241 on
Trump is guilty
Etna_No_Pyroclast on
We’ve known for years he’d push anyone under a bus—literally.
throwawaylol666666 on
The more that comes out about this, the more it becomes clear that Mike Pence was the only adult in the room. Which is… totally horrifying.
Nostradomusknows on
I wonder what Mother thinks of this?
YNotZoidberg2020 on
Trump has time and time again demonstrated he only cares about himself.
I don’t know why anyone thinks differently at this point.
Gold-Perspective-699 on
Are there fans of Pence that aren’t fans of Trump or abortion not being allowed? Idk if saying Pence was in trouble will sway voters.
xoxo_hanna on
*”CMV: Most of Reddit in 2020 would have said Trump would “never” besiege the Capitol.”*
*”I think online, sometimes there is too much skepticism of doomsday scenarios, and too much assurance that “things never change”.*
*… Change my mind.”*
Which view are you wanting us to challenge? And what exactly do you mean by the second one – is there some sort of daily limit of posts skeptical of doomsday scenarios or assuring that “things never change” that is being surpassed on some days but not others?
Bstokes4102 on
JD Vance can look forward to this in his future
yoho808 on
Mike Pence is a true unsung American hero.
davechri on
That’s why Pence wasn’t at the debate last night
National-Ice-5904 on
Let’s be honest, Donald Trump would’ve been perfectly fine with him being hung that day.
-Gramsci- on
What a piece…
PecanScrandy on
I did not watch the VP debate, though I know there was some chatter on this topic. But how, how, how can we have two presidential debates with this guy and not a single question about why he needed a second VP (I mean, I know why…)
sparlock_ on
I don’t think I’ve ever despised anyone the way I despise DJT.
Noiserawker on
too bad this didn’t come out a day earlier…Walz coulda said this guy is only here because Trump tried to get last guy killed.
Jackinapox on
Trump is pure Evil.
morphneo on
I’m sure he’s said so what to so many things in life. He cares about nobody but himself.
DR_van_N0strand on
Hating Mike Pence is one of the few things that really brings Americans together.
Who says we both sides can’t agree on anything?!
Main_Strain4176 on
GPT summary of his illegal actions
According to the government’s motion, Donald Trump is accused of engaging in illegal activities as part of a scheme to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election. The key illegal actions described include:
1. Lying to State Officials: Trump is accused of making false claims of widespread voter fraud to state officials in key swing states (Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin). He allegedly pressured these officials to ignore or overturn legitimate election results in favor of his false claims.
2. Fraudulent Elector Scheme: Trump and his co-conspirators allegedly attempted to manufacture fraudulent electoral votes in the targeted states. These fraudulent slates of electors were intended to be submitted to Congress to disrupt the certification of the election results.
3. Pressuring Vice President Mike Pence: Trump allegedly pressured Pence, who was presiding over the certification of the Electoral College votes, to refuse to certify the election results and instead recognize the fraudulent slates of electors.
4. Inciting Violence on January 6: On January 6, 2021, Trump is accused of directing a large and angry crowd of his supporters to march on the U.S. Capitol, where Congress was in the process of certifying the election results. His actions and rhetoric, including knowingly false claims of election fraud, are alleged to have contributed to the violence and disruption of the congressional proceedings.
5. Obstructing an Official Proceeding: Trump is charged with conspiring to obstruct the official congressional process of certifying the 2020 election results, a key function of the federal government as outlined in the Constitution and the Electoral Count Act.
The throughline in these allegations is the use of fraud and deceit to interfere with the lawful collection, counting, and certification of election results, all of which are essential government functions. These actions form the basis for criminal charges of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and interference with federal proceedings .
sutroheights on
“This is so unfair to release this now!” —the people who fought to delay everything as much as possible.
Motor_Panda2371 on
MAKE THEM RIOT needs to be on every ad from now until election day
Catspaw129 on
So was Alfred Packer.– rescued at the last moment from hanging!
And he (Alfred Packer) has got a song! Does Mike Pence have a song about his near hanging?
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Donald Trump said “so what” when Mike Pence was rushed to safety during the Capitol riots, a new court filing reveals.
Trump, then the US president, was told that his vice president had been forced to flee the Capitol on January 6 2021 as rioters burst in, according to court documents filed by special counsel Jack Smith.
It reads: “Upon receiving a phone call alerting him that Pence had been taken to a secure location, [redacted] rushed to the dining room to inform the defendant in hopes that the defendant would take action to ensure Pence’s safety.
“Instead, after [redacted] delivered the news, the defendant looked at him and said only, “So what?”
**Read more from The Telegraph:** [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2024/10/02/trump-allegations-live-new-court-filings-released/](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2024/10/02/trump-allegations-live-new-court-filings-released/)
lol, he was so mad at pence! So mad about losing,.
For a guy who claims to hire “the best people,” Trump sure doesn’t seem to care much about their wellbeing. [The timeline makes that abundantly clear.](https://caseagainsttrump.carrd.co/#j6)
“Damn! I thought for sure the crowd I riled up would’ve hung him!”
Color me shocked, the guy who said we should target innocent civilians in drone strikes is a psychopath
Trump is guilty
We’ve known for years he’d push anyone under a bus—literally.
The more that comes out about this, the more it becomes clear that Mike Pence was the only adult in the room. Which is… totally horrifying.
I wonder what Mother thinks of this?
Trump has time and time again demonstrated he only cares about himself.
I don’t know why anyone thinks differently at this point.
Are there fans of Pence that aren’t fans of Trump or abortion not being allowed? Idk if saying Pence was in trouble will sway voters.
*”CMV: Most of Reddit in 2020 would have said Trump would “never” besiege the Capitol.”*
*”I think online, sometimes there is too much skepticism of doomsday scenarios, and too much assurance that “things never change”.*
*… Change my mind.”*
Which view are you wanting us to challenge? And what exactly do you mean by the second one – is there some sort of daily limit of posts skeptical of doomsday scenarios or assuring that “things never change” that is being surpassed on some days but not others?
JD Vance can look forward to this in his future
Mike Pence is a true unsung American hero.
That’s why Pence wasn’t at the debate last night
Let’s be honest, Donald Trump would’ve been perfectly fine with him being hung that day.
What a piece…
I did not watch the VP debate, though I know there was some chatter on this topic. But how, how, how can we have two presidential debates with this guy and not a single question about why he needed a second VP (I mean, I know why…)
I don’t think I’ve ever despised anyone the way I despise DJT.
too bad this didn’t come out a day earlier…Walz coulda said this guy is only here because Trump tried to get last guy killed.
Trump is pure Evil.
I’m sure he’s said so what to so many things in life. He cares about nobody but himself.
Hating Mike Pence is one of the few things that really brings Americans together.
Who says we both sides can’t agree on anything?!
GPT summary of his illegal actions
According to the government’s motion, Donald Trump is accused of engaging in illegal activities as part of a scheme to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election. The key illegal actions described include:
1. Lying to State Officials: Trump is accused of making false claims of widespread voter fraud to state officials in key swing states (Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin). He allegedly pressured these officials to ignore or overturn legitimate election results in favor of his false claims.
2. Fraudulent Elector Scheme: Trump and his co-conspirators allegedly attempted to manufacture fraudulent electoral votes in the targeted states. These fraudulent slates of electors were intended to be submitted to Congress to disrupt the certification of the election results.
3. Pressuring Vice President Mike Pence: Trump allegedly pressured Pence, who was presiding over the certification of the Electoral College votes, to refuse to certify the election results and instead recognize the fraudulent slates of electors.
4. Inciting Violence on January 6: On January 6, 2021, Trump is accused of directing a large and angry crowd of his supporters to march on the U.S. Capitol, where Congress was in the process of certifying the election results. His actions and rhetoric, including knowingly false claims of election fraud, are alleged to have contributed to the violence and disruption of the congressional proceedings.
5. Obstructing an Official Proceeding: Trump is charged with conspiring to obstruct the official congressional process of certifying the 2020 election results, a key function of the federal government as outlined in the Constitution and the Electoral Count Act.
The throughline in these allegations is the use of fraud and deceit to interfere with the lawful collection, counting, and certification of election results, all of which are essential government functions. These actions form the basis for criminal charges of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and interference with federal proceedings .
“This is so unfair to release this now!” —the people who fought to delay everything as much as possible.
MAKE THEM RIOT needs to be on every ad from now until election day
So was Alfred Packer.– rescued at the last moment from hanging!
And he (Alfred Packer) has got a song! Does Mike Pence have a song about his near hanging?
Here we go!
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Q9ZEdOLSE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Q9ZEdOLSE)
/s
pretty sure that this detail was already available and in the news even two years ago.
JD nervously checking his life insurance policy…
The headline you changed this from:
Trump accuses Democrats of election interference over release of court documents