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Trump is ‘wrong’ to say election could be overturned: Mike Pence

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Trump is ‘wrong’ to say election could be overturned: Mike Pence

On Friday, former Vice President Mike Pence directly countered Donald Trump’s false claims that he could have somehow overturned the 2020 election results, calling the former president simply “wrong.”

Speaking at a rally of the conservative Federalists Association in Florida, Pence spoke of Trump’s intensified efforts this week to advance the false narrative that, as vice president, he has the unilateral power to prevent President Joe Biden from taking office.

“President Trump was wrong,” Pence said. “I have no right to overturn the election.”

Pence’s statement marked his strongest response yet to Trump, who throughout his presidency has fueled the lie that the 2020 campaign was stolen from him. Just as Pence begins to lay the groundwork for a potential 2024 presidential bid that could put him in direct competition with his former boss, who is also teasing a comeback.

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There was a new dynamic in the relationship between the two this week as Trump escalated his attacks on Pence.

In a statement on Tuesday, Trump said the committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol should investigate “why Mike Pence did not send back a recertified or approved ballot.” On Sunday, he blasted Pence, falsely claiming that “he could have overturned the election!”

The vice president has only a ceremonial role in the counting of the Electoral College votes, and any attempt to interfere with the counting of votes would be an extraordinary violation of the law and an attack on the democratic process.

In his speech to the lawyers in Lake Buena Vista on Friday, Pence described Jan. 6, 2021 as “a dark day in the history of the U.S. Capitol” and saw the day’s actions as consistent with his role as a constitutional conservative .

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“The American people must know that we will always keep our oath to the Constitution, even if doing so is politically expedient,” he told the group on Friday. He noted that under Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution, “elections are conducted at the state level, not by Congress,” and that “the sole role of Congress with respect to the Electoral College is to publish and count the ballots submitted and certified. States. No more, no less.”

He went on to appeal to those who insist that this is not the case.

“Frankly, there is no less American idea than the idea that anyone can choose the president of the United States,” he added. “Under the Constitution, I have no power to change our election results. When we defeat them in 2024, Kamala Harris will have no power to overturn the election.”

Viewers applauded Pence’s remarks about defeating Democrats in the upcoming presidential election, but remained silent when Pence said earlier that “Trump was wrong.”

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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