While Pence has avoided taking political potshots at the select committee, attacks that have become staples among others seeking a foothold with the GOP base ahead of 2024, it’s unclear whether he would embrace or validate the committee’s work. Aides declined to comment on his intentions or whether he would be watching the hearings at all.
“We’re not closing any doors,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.). “We’ll continue to have those conversations.”
Still, the committee has repeatedly declined to rule out seeking Pence’s testimony, leaving it as one of a handful of loose ends heading into the public hearings. In recent weeks, Thompson has described the committee’s conversations with Pence World as active, but lawmakers still have no plans to issue a formal invitation.
But Pence won’t be staying entirely away from the Capitol. He’s scheduled on June 21 to meet with the House Republican Study Committee, which is led by Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), one of Congress’ most vocal GOP critics of the Jan. 6 committee. The select committee is expected to be in the midst of public hearings at that point.
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