Former Vice President Mike Pence described a brief exchange with President-elect Donald Trump at Jimmy Carter's funeral, marking their first public interaction since the January 6 Capitol riots. Pence congratulated Trump, expressing hope for reconciliation following years of political tension. The handshake was interpreted by many as a potential step towards healing their fraught relationship, which worsened after Pence's refusal to overturn the 2020 election results. The interactions among former presidents and vice presidents highlighted the complex dynamics in U.S. politics post-Trump administration.