Karen Pence, wife of former Vice President Mike Pence, sparked outrage Thursday when she refused to shake hands with Melania Trump at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. The incident unfolded as the Trumps arrived at the Washington National Cathedral, marking their first major public appearance since Donald’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. Instead of extending a hand in courtesy, Pence coldly turned away.

Melania Trump appeared to handle the situation with grace, offering a polite smile despite the snub. The falling out between the president-elect and his former Vice President has been a significant political storyline since the 2020 election. Their relationship, once regarded as strong and complementary, began to unravel over disagreements about the election’s aftermath and the events surrounding January 6, 2021.

Trump wanted Pence to block the certification of the Electoral College results, but Pence refused, citing his constitutional duty. This decision infuriated Trump and alienated many of his supporters, who viewed Pence’s actions as a betrayal. The Capitol breach on January 6 further widened the rift, as people chanted against Pence for not overturning the election. Trump’s condemnation of the violence added to the tension, leaving their once-close alliance fractured. Pence has since distanced himself from Trump, publicly criticizing his role on January 6 and signaling a broader departure from the former president’s influence within the Republican Party. Social media erupted as clips of the interaction made the rounds, with many calling the snub a deliberate act of disrespect.

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Users wasted no time weighing in, with one tweeting, “People with no class, make classless moves,” while another wrote, “I would expect nothing less from a Pence.” The public sentiment was overwhelmingly critical, painting the former Second Lady as petty and vindictive in the face of Trump’s return to power.

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Critics questioned the motive behind Pence’s apparent slight, calling it unnecessary and unbecoming of someone who once held a high-profile role in the administration. “Karen Pence wants nothing to do with Donald or Melania Trump,” said one observer. “There was no need for this whatsoever.” Others suggested Pence’s actions reflected deeper tensions between her family and the Trumps, stemming from the fallout of January 6 and the 2021 Capitol breach.

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