{"id":3178,"date":"2025-01-15T12:11:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T12:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=3178"},"modified":"2025-01-15T12:11:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T12:11:41","slug":"former-vp-pence-says-he-welcomed-meeting-trump-after-4-year-hiatus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=3178","title":{"rendered":"Former VP Pence Says He \u2018Welcomed\u2019 Meeting Trump After 4-Year Hiatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Friday that he \u201cwelcomed\u201d his interaction with his one-time boss and running mate, Donald Trump when the two men met face to face for the first time in four years at former President Jimmy Carter\u2019s funeral.<\/p>\n<p>The service\u2019s broadcast featured several memorable moments, including former President George W. Bush playfully tapping former President Barack Obama on the stomach and a notable conversation between Obama and Trump within earshot of Vice President Kamala Harris.<br \/>\nThe event also spotlighted a handshake and a brief exchange between Trump and Pence, drawing considerable attention.<\/p>\n<p>It was the first time the two met and spoke since January 6, 2021, when thousands of MAGA supporters stormed the Capitol, and Pence ignored Trump\u2019s wishes by certifying Joe Biden\u2019s 2020 presidential victory, the Washington Times reported.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Friday that he \u201cwelcomed\u201d his interaction with his one-time boss and running mate, Donald Trump when the two men met face to face for the first time in four years at former President Jimmy Carter\u2019s funeral. 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