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

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.

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