Federal prosecutors are looking to question Pence as a witness in connection with its criminal probe into former US President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to remain in power following the 2020 election, US media reported.
Pence is allegedly open to considering the request, unlike the inquiries of the House January 6 investigatory committee. However, it's also reported that Trump could try to invoke executive privilege to prevent or limit Pence’s testimony.
Talks about questioning Pence are in early stages, and a subpoena process could take months, the report said.
The publication noted that one of the lead investigators looking into the events of the January 6 riot had reached out to the former vice president "weeks" before the special counsel appointment was announced by US Attorney General Merrick Garland.
The House panel investigating the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol held a number of public hearings on their findings, one of which focused on Trump’s alleged attempts to pressure Pence into delaying certification of election results in favor of Joe Biden.