However, Pence still resisted embracing Eastman’s plan. On the evening of Jan. 5, according to “Peril,” Trump called Giuliani and then Bannon, who were both at the Willard at the time, according to the book, which reported some details of the events at the Willard that day. Trump told Bannon that Pence had been “very arrogant” when the two discussed the matter earlier in the day, the book reported. The following day, Eastman spoke at the rally on the Ellipse.

Source: Washington Post November 09, 2021 20:33 UTC