Trump defends supporters who chanted 'hang Mike Pence' on Jan. 6.

Donald Trump and Mike Pence
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Former President Donald Trump in an interview defended supporters who threatened to "hang" his vice president on the day of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Speaking with ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl for his new book, Trump was asked if he was concerned about then-Vice President Mike Pence during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, as Pence had to be rushed to safety when Trump's supporters stormed the building.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.