Pence Dismisses Conspiracy Theory That FBI Instigated Jan. 6 Riot

Despite his criticism of Trump's rhetoric and dismissal of the conspiracy theory, Pence argues against blocking Trump from primary ballots.

Former Vice President Mike Pence has publicly dismissed the conspiracy theory that the FBI instigated the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a claim recently resurrected by former President Donald Trump.
Pence expressed his fury over the violence that occurred on Jan. 6, recalling his personal experience of the day and insisting that those responsible should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
Pence also criticized Trump's rhetoric on the day of the riot, describing it as reckless.
Despite his criticism of Trump and his dismissal of the conspiracy theory, Pence argued against decisions in Maine and Colorado to block Trump from primary ballots in the state.
A recent Washington Post/University of Maryland poll revealed that a quarter of Americans believe the FBI were involved in the Jan. 6 riot.