Trump had been floating the idea that the vice president could single-handedly subvert the results of the presidential election by refusing to accept the electoral votes, although Pence’s actual role in the electoral college was ceremonial. “I hope Mike Pence comes through for us,” Trump said in Georgia. “He’s a great guy. Of course, if he doesn’t come through, I won’t like him as much.” He drew a target on his most loyal officer for the mob he was summoning into action.
