Court Filing Reveals Trump-Pence Rift Over 2020 Election

In a recent court filing, it was revealed that Donald Trump pressured Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election results, warning him that people would 'hate your guts' if he failed to act. This pressure, referred to as 'Operation Pence Card', involved multiple attempts by Trump to convince Pence to assist in retaining power after his loss. During a tense phone call on New Year's Day, Trump criticized Pence for being 'too honest' and subsequently incited supporters to attend the January 6 rally that escalated into an insurrection. Despite Trump's ongoing refusal to acknowledge the election results, Pence has distanced himself from Trump and declined to endorse his return to the presidency. The filing highlights the continued divisions within the Republican Party, especially evident during a recent debate where Trump's new running mate, JD Vance, avoided confirming the legitimacy of the 2020 election results. Trump has dismissed the special counsel's findings as 'election interference' and is seeking to have the case against him dismissed.