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
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance resigned from his seat in Congress’ upper chamber on Thursday ahead of his inauguration as vice president to President-elect Donald Trump.
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 is sworn in as US Vice President as his wife Usha Vance looks on during the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump at the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, on January 20, 2025. Trump takes office for his second non-consecutive term as the 47th president of the United States.