Trump, Pence shake hands at Carter funeral in first public meeting since leaving office

Former second lady Karen Pence, who was seated next to her husband, did not stand up, shake Trump's hand, nor did she appear to acknowledge him.

Trump and Pence have not been seen publicly together since the two left the White House on rocky terms four years ago after not seeing eye to eye on the results of the presidential election and what legal recourse Trump had to contest it. 

Pence briefly ran unsuccessfully for president against Trump in the 2024 presidential primary - dropping out in October 2023 - and did not endorse Trump at any point leading up to the November election. 

The two have publicly criticized each other over the past few years, including in 2023 when Trump called Pence "delusional" and the former vice president said last year he could not "in good conscience" endorse Trump.

Former Vice Presidents Dan Quayle and Al Gore were also in attendance. 

Following the funeral, Carter's remains will be flown to Georgia by the U.S. Air Force aboard Special Air Mission 39 for a private ceremony in his hometown of Plains.

Carter, the 39th president, died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100 after he was admitted to hospice care in 2023.