Former Vice President Mike Pence revealed his temporary trade with President-elect Trump, which was caught on digicam at former President Carter’s state funeral.
The pair haven’t been seen publicly collectively since leaving the White House in disagreement over the 2020 election outcomes. At the service on the National Cathedral, Pence stood as much as shake Trump’s hand, they usually appeared to trade pleasantries.
Former second girl Karen Pence, who was seated subsequent to her husband, didn’t get up or acknowledge Trump.
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In an interview with Christianity Today, Pence mentioned he “welcomed” the chance to talk with Trump.
“He greeted me when he got here down the aisle. I stood up, prolonged my hand. He shook my hand. I mentioned, ‘Congratulations, Mr. President,’ and he mentioned, ‘Thanks, Mike,’” Pence mentioned.
Former Vice President Al Gore, left, watches as former Vice President Mike Pence, middle, shakes palms with President-elect Trump earlier than a state funeral service for former President Carter on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., Jan. 9, 2025. (Mandel Ngan/Pool/AFP by way of Getty Images)
Pence additionally recalled one in every of his ultimate conversations with Trump in 2021, when he informed Trump he would proceed to wish for him. Trump responded, “Don’t hassle,” the outlet reported.
“I mentioned, ‘You know, there’s most likely two issues that we’re by no means going to agree on. … We’re most likely by no means going to agree on what my obligation was beneath the Constitution on Jan. 6.’ And then I mentioned, ‘And I’m by no means going to cease praying for you,'” Pence informed Christianity Today. “And he mentioned, ‘That’s proper, Mike, don’t ever change.'”
He mentioned he saved his phrase.
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., speaks earlier than former President Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, at a marketing campaign occasion, Nov. 1, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
While the 2 appeared to stay cordial on the service for Carter, Pence informed the outlet he doesn’t assume Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is the proper match to handle Health and Human Services and was involved about former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard serving as nationwide intelligence director.
Fox News Digital reached out to Trump and Advancing American Freedom, a public coverage advocacy group based by Pence, for remark, however didn’t instantly obtain a response.
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Fox News Digital’s Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this text.
