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

Pence and Trump made headlines when they shook hands for the first time in years at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has called on President-elect Donald Trump to renew his pledge to support Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.

"This is a day when every American does well to celebrate our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power," Pence wrote.