Former Vice President Mike Pence was met with jeers and called a “traitor” when he took the stage at the Orlando, Florida, Faith and Freedom Coalition conference on Friday.
“It is great to be back with so many patriots dedicated to faith and freedom and the road to the majority,” Pence said as he took the stage.
Moments later, a woman could be heard shouting “traitor,” while others yelled “boo” as the crowd erupted during his remarks.
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Pence gets drowned out by hecklers at the Faith & Freedom Coalition summit, some of whom appear to be chanting “traitor!” pic.twitter.com/pAQxavsK3O
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One woman who shouted was escorted off the premises, according to NBC News political correspondent Ali Vitali.
Pence angered former President Donald Trump’s base when he refused to challenge the results of the November election and attended the Capitol on Jan. 6 to oversee the tabulation of electoral votes that would hand Joe Biden his victory. The tabulation was subsequently disrupted and delayed by the Capitol riot.
Since the events of Jan. 6, Pence has spoken publicly about his disagreement with the former president’s portrayal of the incident.
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“You know, President Trump and I have spoken many times since we left office,” Pence said after the breach. “And I don’t know if we’ll ever see eye to eye on that day.”
The “Road to Majority” Faith and Freedom conference was held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, with the two-day event also set to feature Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, among others.
