Mike Pence Reflects on First Meeting with Trump in Four Years at Carter’s Funeral

The former vice president shared details of their brief exchange while addressing his wife Karen Pence's viral moment during the event.

Mike Pence and Donald Trump had their first interaction in four years during former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral in Washington, D.C.
Pence described the exchange as cordial, recounting that he congratulated Trump on his election victory, to which Trump replied, 'Thanks, Mike.'
The handshake between Pence and Trump was widely seen as a symbolic gesture of moving past their strained relationship following the January 6 Capitol attack.
Karen Pence, the former second lady, appeared to snub Trump and Melania Trump by remaining seated and not acknowledging them, a moment that went viral online.
Pence declined to comment on his wife's actions, emphasizing their mutual respect and long-standing marriage of 44 years.