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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence had a “good conversation” at the White House on Monday evening, a senior administration official said, marking the end of a silent period in their relationship after the riot at the Capitol last week.
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The conversation was their first since the Republican president lambasted Pence on Wednesday for not seeking to block the certification in Congress of Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College win.
A source familiar with the situation said Trump had not reached out to Pence to check on his safety on Wednesday when he was evacuated after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in the middle of the certification process.
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US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence had a “good conversation” at the White House on Monday evening, a senior administration official said, marking the end of a silent period in their relationship after the riot at the Capitol last week.
The conversation was their first since the Republican president lambasted Mr Pence on Wednesday for not seeking to block the certification in Congress of Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College win.
A source familiar with the situation said Mr Trump had not reached out to Mr Pence to check on his safety on Wednesday when he was evacuated after a mob of Mr Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol in the middle of the certification process.
Graham Says Biden Should Tell Democrats to Drop Impeachment
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina offers remarks and fields questions from reporters during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2021Rod Lamkey - Cnp/Zuma Press
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) implored President-elect Joe Biden to convince congressional Democrats to drop their impeachment effort against President Trump, after he encouraged a mob that later stormed the Capitol in an effort to disrupt the certification of his election loss. Pick up the phone, call Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and the squad and tell them to stand down, Mr. Graham said on Fox News, referring to the top Democrats in the House and Senate, and a group of influential progressives. This will destroy the country even further. You have the power to do that and the question is do you have the courage to do it.