Politico | Mike Pence expected to attend Joe Biden’s inauguration
- US President Donald Trump may not be there, but his No 2 is planning to show
- The vice-president’s appearance at the event would show of support for the peaceful transition of power after protesters stormed the US Capitol
This story is published in a content partnership with POLITICO. It was originally reported by Gabby Orr and Anita Kumar on politico.com on January 7, 2021.
US Vice-President Mike Pence is expected to attend Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration later this month after overseeing Wednesday’s chaotic certification of the president-elect’s Electoral College win.
Three sources close to Pence said he would likely make an appearance at the January 20 event in a show of support for the peaceful transition of power. The decision to attend, they said, became easier after President Donald Trump publicly criticised Pence leading up to, and following, his refusal to stop the certification.
“It was a much more difficult decision days ago, but less difficult now,” said a person close to Pence.
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It was unclear if members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies had already extended an invitation to Pence or other high-profile guests who have confirmed their attendance, including former president George W. Bush and his wife Laura.
