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

Former Vice President Mike Pence and president-elect Donald Trump shook hands and shared a brief conversation during Jimmy Carter's state funeral on Jan. 9, marking the first time they had seen each other in nearly four years.

VP said President-elect Trump 'endangered my family' on Jan. 6, 2021, but he will attend the ceremony cementing his old running mate's return.