Former Vice President Mike Pence has publicly disagreed with Donald Trump over a proposed compensation fund for individuals affected by the January 6 Capitol riot.
The dispute marks a rare moment of open disagreement between the two former Republican leaders on a matter related to the 2021 events. Pence has previously distanced himself from Trump on several key issues since leaving office.
The Disagreement
Pence expressed concerns about the scope and structure of the compensation proposal during recent remarks. He questioned whether the fund should cover all individuals affected or be limited to specific categories of people.
Trump has taken a different position on how the fund should be administered and who should be eligible to receive payments. The two have not appeared together publicly since leaving office in January 2021.
What This Means
The disagreement underscores ongoing tensions within Republican leadership regarding how to address the aftermath of January 6. Both figures maintain significant influence within the party despite their differences.
The compensation fund proposal continues to face scrutiny from lawmakers and advocacy groups as discussions move forward. No final decision has been made on the structure or funding amount for such an initiative.
This story has been updated. CNN’s Political Team contributed to this report.
