There was an online article asserting that Mike Pence was promised the presidency if he certified the 2020 election despite the fraud. I didbn't think much about it at the time - this kind of thing has been said about Mike Pence for a few years now - he wants the presidency and will do anything for it. As Trump's 2nd in command, he hoped to win the slot with Trump's early removal.
His ambition might explain why Pence is being so public about calls for escalation. It looks like he's still earning his presidential bid - being fake-statesmanlike at the oddest times....Oh how our Deep State pines for nuclear war!

Oh how our Deep State pines for nuclear war!Yes, I think they do, but why? Do they want to see America destroyed, and would they prefer the Russians do it, so they think they can avoid blame?