Pence's relationship with Trump fractures in final days | TheHill

Vice President Pence spent four years positioning himself as the most loyal sidekick to President TrumpDonald TrumpOutgoing Capitol Police chief accuses House, Senate security officials of hindering efforts to call in National Guard: WaPo PGA announces plans to move 2022 championship from Trump property Former Democratic senator: Biden Justice Department may investigate Jan. 6 rally speakers for incitement MORE, a man who prizes allegiance among aides but rarely returns it.Pence stood by Trump through numerous controversies — the “Access Hollywood” tape, Charlottesville, Lafayette Square, impeachment and others — and at one point went viral for appearing to mimic Trump’s movements during a meeting at the Federal Emergency Management Agency when the president placed a water bottle on the floor.But in the closing days of their time in office together, their relationship has fractured. Trump, enraged that Pence did not break the law to reject the election results declaring Joe BidenJoe BidenOutgoing Capitol Police chief accuses House, Senate security officials of hindering efforts to call in National Guard: WaPo PGA announces plans to move 2022 championship from Trump property Former Democratic senator: Biden Justice Department may investigate Jan. 6 rally speakers for incitement MORE the winner, did not call the vice president on Wednesday after he was whisked away to safety while the Capitol was under siege from pro-Trump rioters, some of them reportedly vowing violence against Pence.Trump and Pence spoke for the first time on Monday evening, going five days without communicating even as Pence has come under additional threats.