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Mr. Pence’s refusal made him a target of the mob on Jan. 6, the committee said.

House Jan. 6 committee hearing examines Trump's pressure of Pence →

Thursday’s hearing is focused on Mr. Trump’s pressure campaign on the vice president in the lead-up to election certification on Jan. 6, 2021, which the committee says directly contributed to the attack on the Capitol.

Jan. 6 panel: John Eastman acknowledged overturning vote could spark violence →

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