Fact check: Was mike pence in danger of being hung on jan 6

1. Summary of the results

The analyses from various sources confirm that Mike Pence was indeed in danger of being harmed on January 6, 2021 ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}. Rioters chanted 'hang Mike Pence', and Pence himself stated that Trump's words "endangered my family and everyone at the Capitol that day" ^[1]. Additionally, sources report that Pence was evacuated to a secure location, "barely missing the rioters" ^[4], which further supports the claim that his life was at risk. The phrase "Hang Mike Pence" became a rallying cry for many conservatives ^[3], and Pence told investigators that he was aware of the potential dangers on January 6 and had informed Trump that he didn't have the authority to change the election outcome ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources do not directly address the claim of Mike Pence being in danger of being hung on January 6 ^{[1] [5]}, but they provide context about Pence's criticism of Trump's role in the January 6 riot ^[1] and details of Pence's testimony to investigators ^[5]. These sources highlight the complexity of the situation and the various factors that contributed to the danger faced by Pence. Furthermore, the analyses lack a detailed examination of the security measures in place to protect Pence and other government officials on January 6, which could provide additional context to the events ^{[1] [2] [3]}. The sources also do not provide a thorough analysis of the motivations behind the rioters' chants and threats against Pence ^{[2] [4]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be sensationalized, as it focuses on the specific threat of hanging, which, while present, is part of a broader context of danger and violence ^{[1] [2] [3]}. The sources generally support the claim that Mike Pence was in danger, but the emphasis on the hanging threat might be misleading ^{[1] [5]}. The beneficiaries of this framing could be those seeking to emphasize the severity of the January 6 riot and the danger faced by government officials, such as Pence and his supporters ^{[1] [2] [3]}. On the other hand, those seeking to downplay the events of January 6 might benefit from a more nuanced understanding of the context and the various factors that contributed to the danger faced by Pence ^{[1] [5]}.