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... "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land," Pence posted to X on Sunday afternoon.

No context was given for the biblical quote, lifted from the Old Testament's Book of Chronicles. Based on the timing of Pence's tweet, however, many in the comments assumed that it was related to the fourth anniversary of the Capitol Riots, Pence's involvement in which saw him censured by the most ardent supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.

On January 6, 2021, Pence fulfilled the obligations of the vice presidency by certifying the election for Joe Biden, which led to warnings from Trump and serious threats from those who believed the election had been stolen. Speaking to protesters minutes before the attack occurred, Trump reiterated his claims of election fraud, and urged Pence to "come through for us." ...