Mike Pence sworn in as vice president

Published January 20, 2017 4:55pm ET



Former Indiana Gov. Mike Pence was sworn in Friday as vice president, taking office just about a half hour before Donald Trump is sworn in as president.

Pence was something of a surprise choice for the vice presidency, having endorsed Trump’s rival, Sen. Ted Cruz, during the Republican primaries. But Trump met with Pence during his vice presidential search and was impressed, ultimately choosing him over former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who were early Trump supporters.

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