Former Vice President Mike Pence, who served under Donald Trump during his first term, has arrived at the Capitol to attend the Inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. In a statement posted today, Pence emphasized the importance of celebrating democracy and the peaceful transfer of power under the Constitution of the United States.
During the 2024 campaign, Pence notably did not endorse Trump, citing differences in their agendas. He expressed that he could not endorse Trump due to the divergence from the conservative agenda they had governed on during their previous four years in office.
This event marks the second recent encounter between Pence and Trump, with the first being at President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Notably, Pence congratulated Trump at the funeral, while his wife, Karen Pence, did not greet the former president.
Today's gathering also holds significance as it reunites Pence and Trump at the same location where Pence was evacuated to a secure location within the Capitol during the events of January 6, 2021, when Trump's supporters attacked the building.
As Pence and Trump come together for this historic event, the nation watches as the peaceful transition of power unfolds once again, highlighting the resilience of American democracy.
