WATCH: Mike Pence explains to a young conservative who he consulted with to 'buck President Trump's plan and certify the votes' on January 6

Greg P. | 9:49 AM on November 02, 2021

Former Vice President, at a Young America’s Foundation event in Iowa City last night, explained to a young conservative that the person he consulted with to “buck President Trump’s plan an certify the votes” on January 6 was James Madison, often called the father of the U.S. Constitution:

“What is the name of the person who told you to buck President Trump’s plan & certify the votes?” a man who said his name was Jared asked @Mike_Pence tonight in Iowa City at a @yaf event.

Pence replied:”James Madison.”

Pence got a few laughs & some applause from the audience.

— O. Kay Henderson (@okayhenderson) November 2, 2021

Maybe this young student has heard of him?

In speech to the @yaf crowd in Iowa City, Pence said: “It’s important to note that every officeholder takes the same oath, to support & defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign & domestic,” @Mike_Pence said. “…As the good book says…

— O. Kay Henderson (@okayhenderson) November 2, 2021

And:

“As the ‘good book’ says, you’ve got to be willing to keep your oath even when it hurts,” @Mike_Pence told @yaf in Iowa City. “Geo Washington said & so this generation must say: ‘The constitution is the guide we will never abandon.’”

— O. Kay Henderson (@okayhenderson) November 2, 2021

Watch for yourself:

Iowa student asks former VP Mike Pence for the name of the person who told him to buck Trump and certify the 2020 election results.

Pence responds: “James Madison.” pic.twitter.com/Ig7wkIPSTh

— The Recount (@therecount) November 2, 2021