Pence Reveals Last Call With Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence opened up this week about his current relationship with President Donald Trump, revealing that the two longtime political allies have not spoken directly in quite some time.
Speaking during the annual Mackinac Policy Conference in Michigan, Pence acknowledged that it has “been a while” since his last conversation with Trump, a comment that quickly drew attention from conservatives still interested in the future dynamic between two of the Republican Party’s most recognizable figures.
While their relationship may not be as close as it once was, Pence made clear there is still mutual respect between the two men. He recalled having a positive and cordial interaction with both President Trump and first lady Melania Trump following the 2024 election.
The former vice president was also seen greeting Trump during former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral service earlier this year and later attended Trump’s inauguration after the president secured another historic White House victory.
For many Americans, the comments served as another reminder of how dramatically the political landscape changed after the 2020 election. Trump and Pence entered the White House together in 2017 and spent four years advancing conservative priorities including tax cuts, border security, energy independence, deregulation, and constitutional judicial appointments.
However, tensions emerged in the final days of their administration over the certification of the 2020 election results. Trump publicly pushed Pence to challenge the electoral vote process, while Pence maintained that the Constitution did not grant the vice president authority to reject certified state results.
The disagreement created a political divide that has remained visible ever since.
Still, Pence struck a respectful tone while reflecting on their years working together.
“We had a great working relationship during our four years in office,” Pence said during the event. “It didn’t end the way I wanted it to, but by God’s grace, I believe I fulfilled my duty to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
His remarks received applause from attendees, many of whom continue to view Pence as a traditional constitutional conservative with deep ties to the Reagan-era vision of the Republican Party.
Since leaving office, Pence has remained active in conservative politics through his organization, Advancing American Freedom, which focuses on promoting limited government, religious liberty, strong national defense, and pro-growth economic policies.
Pence also briefly launched a campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination before suspending his bid ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Although he chose not to formally endorse either Trump or former Vice President Kamala Harris during the general election, he later congratulated Trump after Republicans reclaimed the White House.
Now, Pence is turning attention toward his newest book, “What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience,” which is scheduled for release next week.
The book is expected to focus heavily on the future of the conservative movement, constitutional principles, faith, limited government, and the ongoing debate over where the Republican Party goes next under President Trump’s leadership.
