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

"This is a day when every American does well to celebrate our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power," Pence wrote.

The relationship between President-elect Trump and his former vice president, Mike Pence, was irreparably broken when Mr. Pence refused Mr. Trump’s efforts to overturn the election.

Vice President J.D. Vance took the oath of office at the Capitol Rotunda, putting him in line to carry the torch of the MAGA movement.

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.

JD Vance on Monday took oath as the 50th Vice President of the United States at the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington DC. JD Vance was with his wife Usha Vance and daughter.US Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to the 40-year-old JD Vance,