Pence Says Trump’s Rhetoric Has Nothing To Do With American Violence

“We want free and open political debate in America where everyone expresses themselves passionately and openly,” Pence said.

By Nick Visser 

Vice President Mike Pence defended President Donald Trump on Saturday amid criticism that the divisive rhetoric pouring from the White House had influenced the mass pipe bomb mailings sent to prominent Democrats or the attack on a synagogue in Pittsburgh last week.

“Everyone has their own style, and frankly, people on both sides of the aisle use strong language about our political differences,” Pence said on NBC News Saturday. “But I just don’t think you can connect it to acts or threats of violence.”

The rest of Nick's report is here.

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This is what the vice-president says. What do you say?