Pence Says He Congratulated Trump on Election Win During Carter Funeral – EVOL

Pence and Trump reunited at Jimmy Carter’s funeral, exchanging a handshake and brief words for the first time since 2021.

Former Vice President Mike Pence said he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory during former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral service on Jan. 9, when the two former colleagues exchanged pleasantries and shook hands.

“He greeted me when he came down the aisle. I stood up, extended my hand. He shook my hand. I said, ‘Congratulations, Mr. President,’ and he said, ‘Thanks, Mike,’” Pence told Christianity Today is a Jan. 10 interview.

The funeral in Washington, D.C., marked the first time Trump and Pence had been in the same room since their administration ended in January 2021. While Trump sat next to former President Barack Obama, Pence and his wife were seated with the other former vice presidents a row behind Trump.

Pence told Christianity Today that he welcomed the opportunity to exchange words with Trump. Feedback that he says he received indicates the handshake was a step toward healing and reconciliation after the challenges of their final days in office.

“I’ve really been blessed at how much I’ve heard from people around the country who saw [our] handshake, and in

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