Karen Pence Skips Donald Trump's Inauguration as Husband Mike Attends Solo
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After declining to greet President-elect Donald Trump at Jimmy Carter โs funeral , former second lady Karen Pence also chose to skip his inauguration. As former Vice President Mike Pence , 65, arrived at the Capitol Rotunda for the inauguration, his wife, Karen, 68, was notably absent. Her absence came just days after the Trumps and Pences crossed paths for the first time in nearly four years at former President Jimmy Carterโs state funeral on Jan. 9. At the service, Mike stood to shake hands with Donald and Melania ,...
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