Pence calls Jan. 6 a 'dark day,' says he may never see 'eye to eye' with Trump over it

Pence calls Jan. 6 a 'dark day,' says he may never see 'eye to eye' with Trump over it

"But i will be able to always be pleased with what we accomplished for the American people," the previous vice chairman said during a speech in New Hampshire.

Former vice chairman Mike Pence delivered his strongest comments yet about the Jan. 6 pro-Trump riot attack on the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, saying he and former President Donald Trump may never see "eye to eye" on the event.

"January 6 was a dark day within the history of the us Capitol," Pence said at the Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, Republican Committee's Lincoln-Reagan Dinner. "But because of the swift action of the Capitol Police and federal enforcement , violence was quelled, the Capitol was secured. which same day we reconvened the Congress and did our duty under the Constitution and therefore the laws of the us ."

He added: "You know, President Trump and that i have spoken repeatedly since we left office. and that i do not know if we'll ever see eye to eye thereon day."

Pence still praised the accomplishments of the Trump administration.

"But i will be able to always be pleased with what we accomplished for the American people over the last four years," he said. "And i will be able to not allow Democrats or their allies within the media to use one tragic day to discredit the aspirations of many Americans or allow Democrats or their allies within the media to distract our attention from a replacement administration bent dividing our country to advance their radical agenda."

The Capitol descended into chaos and violence on Jan. 6 when many pro-Trump rioters swarmed the building, resulting in the deaths of several people, including a Capitol policeman . The mob forced the Senate to evacuate, and Pence had to be ushered to safety. In one dramatic moment, cops drew guns as rioters tried to interrupt into the House chamber. many people are arrested or charged by federal enforcement in reference to the events.

The riot led the Democratic-controlled House to draft a piece of writing of impeachment against Trump, alleging that he incited an insurrection. He was acquitted within the Senate, but the events have left the GOP in turmoil, especially resulting in the ouster of Liz Cheney of Wyoming because the No. 3 House Republican due to her criticism of Trump over the riot.