Pence skipping Trump’s farewell event to be with Biden

Published January 19, 2021 7:42pm ET



Vice President Mike Pence is not expected to attend President Trump’s send-off event on Inauguration Day.

Pence is planning to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. A source familiar with the discussions told the Washington Examiner that logistics will prevent the vice president from also being at the departure ceremony for his boss. Congressional leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, are also expected to attend Mass with Biden before the inauguration, according to Axios.

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