Melania Trump maintained her composure, responding with a polite smile despite the apparent slight. The tension between the Pences and Trumps stems from their falling out over the aftermath of the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol breach. Trump reportedly pressured Pence to overturn the Electoral College results, which Pence declined to do, citing his constitutional responsibilities. The decision enraged Trump and alienated his supporters, further fracturing their relationship.

Since then, Pence has publicly criticized Trump’s actions surrounding January 6 and has distanced himself from the former president’s influence in the Republican Party. Social media quickly lit up with reactions, with many viewing the incident as a calculated show of disrespect.

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Users wasted no time weighing in, with one tweeting, “People with no class, make classless moves,” while another wrote, “I would expect nothing less from a Pence.” The public sentiment was