Mike Pence reacts to Donald Trump’s election victory after refusing to endorse him

On November 9, 2024By Littum

(AP) – Former Vice President Mike Pence congratulated Donald Trump on winning a second term in office, writing another awkward chapter in the relationship between the president-elect and his former running mate.

“The American people have spoken, and Karen and I send our sincere congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump and his family on their election as the 47th President of the United States,” Pence wrote on his and his wife’s behalf.

FILE - Vice President Mike Pence speaks with President Donald Trump during a coronavirus... — FILE – Vice President Mike Pence speaks with President Donald Trump during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington on March 22, 2020.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

The former vice president also congratulated Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who ran to replace Pence as Trump’s running mate.

“We will continue to pray for all authorities and encourage all Americans to join us in praying for our next president, vice president and elected officials at all levels,” Pence concluded.

Pence’s relationship with Trump frayed after the former vice president refused to follow the Republican president’s wishes and went on to confirm the 2020 election.

Trump didn’t hold back in his disdain for Pence, questioning his judgment and calling him “delusional” on the campaign trail. Pence, in turn, refused to endorse his former running mate.