A federal judge ruled today that Mr former US Vice President Mike Pence will have to testify before a Grand Jury about the conversations he had with former President Donald Trump before the invasion of the supporters of the latter at the capitolon January 6, 2021.

According to the US television network CNN, in the decision, which still remains officially sealed and confidential, the judge also ruled that Pence can refuse to answer questions related to January 6. He also has the right to appeal.

NBC reported that the ruling requires Trump’s former vice president to appear before a federal grand jury but not to testify about the events of January 6, 2021. The New York Times confirmed that the judge is ordering Pence to appear. to the Commission.

So far there has been no comment from representatives for Pence or special counsel Jack Smith, who is leading the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts by Trump and his allies to sway the 2020 election.

Pence is currently exploring the possibility of seeking the Republican Party’s nomination for the 2024 presidential election.