Coverage dated November 11, 2021
Trump dismisses rioters' calls to hang Pence: 'People were very angry' Headline from The Hill
Former President Trump argued that then-Vice President Pence was ‘well-protected’ during the Jan.
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Talking Points Memo
Trump Defends Supporters’ Deranged ‘Hang Pence’ Chants ↗ (opens Talking Points Memo) Published Nov 11, 2021
Talking Points Memo's feed description Trump fully stands by his supporters shouting “Hang Pence!” as they were storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, new audio reveals.
Brainerd Dispatch
Trump defends chants by rioters on Jan. 6 threatening to hang Pence ↗ (opens Brainerd Dispatch) Published Nov 11, 2021
Same headline from 6 more outlets Brainerd Dispatch's feed description In excerpts of an interview with an ABC reporter, the former Republican president openly supported the threats to Pence, who went before Congress that day to certify results of the 2020 presidential election in which Democrat Joe Biden defeated Trump.
NBC Chicago
Trump Defended Jan. 6 Capitol Rioters Chanting 'Hang Mike Pence,' Called Anger Over Biden Election Result 'Common Sense' ↗ (opens NBC Chicago) Published Nov 11, 2021
Same headline from 6 more outlets NBC Chicago's feed description The interview with Donald Trump was disclosed as he sues a House committee seeking White House records related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
The Guardian
Trump defended rioters who threatened to ‘hang Mike Pence’, audio reveals ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Nov 11, 2021
The Guardian's feed description ‘It’s common sense,’ said ex-president when asked about chants by ABC correspondent Jonathan Karl
NBC News
Trump defends Jan. 6 rioters 'hang Mike Pence' chant in newly-released audio ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Nov 11, 2021
NBC News's feed description The audio captured part of an interview ABC News’ Jonathan Karl conducted with Trump at Mar-a-Lago in March for Karl’s upcoming book.
The Week
The Hill
Trump dismisses rioters' calls to hang Pence: 'People were very angry' ↗ (opens The Hill) Published Nov 11, 2021
The Hill's feed description Former President Trump argued that then-Vice President Pence was ‘well-protected’ during the Jan.
Axios
Exclusive audio: Trump defends threats to "hang" Pence ↗ (opens Axios) Published Nov 11, 2021
Axios's feed description "[W]ell, the people were very angry."
Rolling Stone
Listen: Trump Defends Capitol Rioters Chanting 'Hang Mike Pence!' ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Nov 11, 2021
Rolling Stone's feed description “Well, the people were very angry,” the former president said of the mob’s saying they wanted to kill his vice president
Insider
Trump justified his supporters calling to hang Mike Pence at the Capitol riot, saying it's 'common sense' ↗ (opens Insider) Published Nov 11, 2021
Insider's feed description Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol on January 6, challenging the 2020 election results and chanting that VP Mike Pence should be hanged.
Hot Air
"People were very angry": Did Trump defend the rioters who chanted "Hang Mike Pence"? ↗ (opens Hot Air) Published Nov 11, 2021
Hot Air's feed description This news reminds me of something Anthony Scaramucci said a few years ago. Scaramucci has known Trump personally for years, of course; he was his communications director for about eight seconds before...
Newsweek
Donald Trump defends "hang Mike Pence' chants—"People were very angry' ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Nov 11, 2021
Newsweek's feed description The former president told ABC News' Jonathan Karl that he wasn't worried about Pence's safety on January 6.
The Daily Dot
Trump sure seems chill with his supporters wanting to hang Mike Pence ↗ (opens The Daily Dot) Published Nov 11, 2021
The Daily Dot's feed description Donald Trump defends Capitol rioters' calls to hang Mike Pence in newly released audio from a March 2021 interview with Jonathan Karl.
Media Matters for America
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