“Mike Pence Defies Special Counsel Subpoena to Stand Up for Trump’s Election Challenge”

Former Vice President Mike Pence is set to challenge Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request for his testimony regarding Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge the 2020 election results. According to Politico, Pence will argue that his position as president of the Senate, which is part of the legislative branch, makes him protected from certain Justice Department demands.

Pence’s allies have asserted that he is covered by the constitutional provision known as the “speech or debate” clause, which legally binds federal prosecutors from compelling Pence to testify about key components of Smith’s investigation. If Pence testifies, it could potentially jeopardize the separation of powers the Constitution seeks to safeguard.

This news comes as Smith has returned to the US from Europe after a biking accident and is continuing with his investigations into possible crimes committed by Trump. In addition to the probes related to White House records and the January 6 insurrection, Smith has now expanded his investigation to include Trump’s efforts to fight the massive 2020 election fraud operation in key swing states.

It appears that Pence is willing to fight the subpoena and assert his constitutional rights, rather than assert executive privilege. In doing so, he could potentially set an important legal precedent regarding the separation of powers and the ability