Mike Pence receives JFK Profile in Courage Award for certifying 2020 election

Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award on May 4 for his role in certifying the 2020 presidential election results during the January 6 Capitol attack. Despite facing threats from rioters and significant pressure from then-President Trump, Pence upheld his constitutional duty, earning praise for his political courage. Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg will present the award, emphasizing that Pence's actions exemplify the bravery needed in American politics today. Pence expressed his gratitude, stating he is 'deeply humbled' to join the ranks of distinguished past recipients, which include several U.S. presidents and prominent political figures. The award celebrates public servants who make difficult decisions of conscience regardless of personal consequences. Kennedy and Schlossberg highlighted that political courage remains vital in the current landscape of American governance.