Awkward: Pence Gets Silence After Offering Greetings From Donald Trump To Conference

Vice President Mike Pence

Addressing the Munich Security Conference, Vice President Mike Pence was met with steely silence when he paused for applause after sharing Donald Trump had sent his greetings.

“I bring greetings from the 45th President of the United States of America, President Donald Trump,” Pence said.

(pause)

(pause)

(still silence)

Watch below.

Addressing U.S. allies at the Munich Security Conference, Mike Pence is met with silence as he tells the audience: "I bring greetings from the 45th president of the United States of America, President Donald Trump." pic.twitter.com/yr7SNVhCVf

— Axios (@axios) February 16, 2019

Well, that was awkward.... pic.twitter.com/PQqBPpMJbb

— Tim Kernell (@TimKernell1) February 16, 2019