Karen Pence Criticized for Declining to
Karen Pence, wife of former Vice President Mike Pence, faced backlash on Thursday after appearing to snub Melania Trump at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral. The incident occurred at the Washington National Cathedral as the Trumps made their first major public appearance since Donald Trump’s re-election victory in 2024. Instead of greeting Melania with a handshake, Pence noticeably turned away, sparking controversy.
Melania Trump maintained her composure, responding with a polite smile despite the apparent slight. The tension between the Pences and Trumps stems from their falling out over the aftermath of the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol breach. Trump reportedly pressured Pence to overturn the Electoral College results, which Pence declined to do, citing his constitutional responsibilities. The decision enraged Trump and alienated his supporters, further fracturing their relationship.
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.
