So the notion that Pence thought the presidency was "his slot" should trigger a caution flag right there.
You are all missing it.
First, note that Pence is controlled by Marc Short and other staff that have steered Pence since his days as Governor in Indiana. They are all Trump haters. Look it up.
Second, what was one of the first actions taken by Pence (Marc Short)? Ans: Firing General Flynn.
Third, what was the big push in 2017? Ans: Russian Collusion.
Marc Short pulled Pence’s strings.
Marc Short was in on the coup using Russian Collusion.
Marc Short wrote the Jan 6 letter signed by Pence that stabbed Trump in the back.
Whether ignorant, indifferent, or just a doddering old fool, Pence is a traitor.