As we approach one year since the deadly U.S. Capitol riot, the relationship between former President Donald Trump and former Vice President and former Indiana Governor Mike Pence remains one of the key storylines of the insurrection.
As journalists have chronicled and investigated the attack, details about Trump, Pence and their interactions highlight how the two broke apart after Jan. 6.
On the day of the riot, Trump stood by — and reiterated — false election claims while Pence and other lawmakers had to evacuate to safety during the deadly insurrection. Pence, on the other hand, has faced criticism both from his former boss and others after certifying the electoral votes, which is the vice president's constitutional duty.
Here's what else we've learned about Trump, Pence and how they responded to the riot:
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Trump taunted Pence: 'You're going to wimp out'
Before the riot, Pence's loyalty was put to the test by Trump and his taunts, according to a CNN review of Bob Woodward and Robert Costa's book "Peril." The book, published in September, details Trump's tumultuous final days in office — including the hours leading up to the insurrection.
With MAGA supporters cheering outside the White House on Jan. 5, Trump reportedly pressured Pence to overturn the results of the election. Here's how the authors detailed the exchange, according to CNN:
Trump: "If these people say you had...
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