US EditionFormer Vice President Pence will receive the Profile in Courage Award for his actions on Jan. 6
- Former Vice President Mike Pence will be honored on Sunday at the JFK Library in Boston with an award recognizing his bravery in upholding the constitutional transfer of presidential power.
- The award recognizes Pence's refusal to assist President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results on January 6, 2021, despite Trump’s pressure.
- On that day, supporters of Trump forcefully entered the Capitol, with some threatening Pence, who ignored Secret Service advice to evacuate and remained to complete the certification of Joe Biden’s victory after the rioters were removed.
- The JFK Library Foundation highlighted that Pence risked both his personal safety and political future, noting that his actions exemplify Kennedy’s conviction that demonstrating bravery in politics can have a transformative impact on history.
- This award places Pence among past recipients such as Barack Obama and Gerald Ford and highlights ongoing political courage in the U.S. Despite potential personal and political consequences.
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Former Vice President Pence will receive the Profile in Courage Award for his actions on Jan. 6
Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his refusal to go along with President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election.
Former Vice President Pence to Receive the Profile in Courage Award for His Actions on January 6
BOSTON — Former Vice President Mike Pence is set to receive the prestigious John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his steadfast commitment to the constitutional transfer of presidential power following the 2020 election. This recognition highlights Pence’s bravery in standing against efforts to overturn election results. The JFK Library Foundation announced that Pence is being honored “for putting his life and career on the line to ensure…
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