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Karen Pence Skips Inauguration, Leaving Husband To Attend Alone

Mrs. Pence notably ignored President Trump at the recent state funeral of President Carter.

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President Trump greets his former Vice President Mike Pence as he arrives with Melania Trump at President Carter's funeral earlier this month. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Former second lady Karen Pence will not attend the inauguration of President Trump on Monday, further confirming her disdain for the 45th and 47th president after he failed to protect Vice President Pence from the pro-Trump mob on January 6, 2021. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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