Former Vice President Mike Pence stated that those involved in the January 6 Capitol riots who assaulted police or vandalized property should not receive pardons from President Trump. He emphasized that such individuals should not benefit financially from their actions.

• 01Pence asserted that rioters who assaulted police or vandalized government property should not be pardoned.
• 02Trump issued mass pardons on his second term's first day, including for those convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers.
• 03Pence criticized the White House for blaming Capitol Hill police for the January 6 riots in a timeline released on the anniversary of the event.
• 04Two law enforcement officials injured during the riots are suing to prevent payouts from a proposed fund that could benefit rioters.
• 05Pence expressed concern about efforts to rewrite the history of the Capitol attack.

Pence's statements highlight ongoing debates about accountability for the January 6 riots and the implications of pardons for those involved in violent actions.