Mike Pence watched his replacement, J.D. Vance, take the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol on Monday, Jan. 20, eight years after standing in the same position. Karen Pence skipped the service
Former Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance will be sworn in as the vice president on Monday as the second Trump administration officially begins. Vance was picked by Trump to be his 2024 running mate last summer.
J.D. Vance has officially been sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the United States. President Donald Trump chose Vance as his running mate in July 2024, ahead of the Republican National Convention.