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4mo ago

Mike Pence Receives JFK Profile in Courage Award for January 6 Actions

Pence was honored for upholding the Constitution during the Capitol riot, emphasizing bipartisan unity and democratic resilience in his acceptance speech.

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Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg and her son Jack Schlossberg present the 2025 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award to former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. May 4, 2025.
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Overview

  • The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation presented Mike Pence with the Profile in Courage Award for refusing Donald Trump's pressure to overturn the 2020 election results on January 6, 2021.
  • Pence stayed at the Capitol during the riot, rejecting Secret Service advice to evacuate, and ensured the certification of Joe Biden's victory once the building was secured.
  • In his acceptance speech, Pence credited leaders from both parties for fulfilling their constitutional duties and emphasized the Constitution as common ground for all Americans.
  • Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg, daughter and grandson of JFK, praised Pence's actions as a vital defense of democratic principles and a warning against current threats to democracy.
  • Pence acknowledged his policy differences with both Democrats and Republicans, reiterating his support for Ukraine and his commitment to constitutional governance.