Pence hasn’t been an elected official for a while now. But he’s set to start a another chapter.
And Mike Pence announces a new position that has Trump completely puzzled.
Mike Pence, the former Vice President who once stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Donald Trump, is now trading the political arena for the classroom. He’s set to join George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government as a distinguished professor of practice, a move that puts him back in academia after his turbulent time in the spotlight.
This northern Virginia institution announced that Pence will kick off his role in the spring semester next year, diving into undergraduate courses and leading public seminars that aim to shape young minds.
Beyond the lectures, the school highlighted that Pence will engage in moderated talks and offer guidance through mentorship programs, targeting students in fields like political science, law, and public administration.
Schar School Dean Mark Rozell explained that Pence’s “disciplined approach to communication and his deeply rooted conservative philosophy provide a principled framework to discussions of federalism, the separation of powers, and the role of values in public life.”
In his own words, Pence stated, “throughout my years of public service, I have seen firsthand the importance of principled leadership and fidelity to the Constitution in shaping the future of our nation. I look forward to sharing these lessons with the next generation of American leaders and learning from the remarkable students and faculty of George Mason University.”
At 66 years old, Pence brings a resume stacked with experience—from his days as a congressman to governing Indiana before Trump picked him as his 2016 running mate.
For those four years in the White House, Pence played the part of the steadfast sidekick, backing Trump’s agenda through thick and thin.
But the loyalty shattered on January 6, 2021, when furious Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, some even shouting “hang Mike Pence” as they tried to halt the certification of Joe Biden’s win.
That chaotic day unfolded right after Trump rallied his crowd near the White House, firing them up with talk of a “rigged” election riddled with “voter fraud.”
Pence stood his ground, ignoring Secret Service urgings to escape, and once the building was cleared, he picked up where he left off, fulfilling his duty to oversee the certification.
Time and again, Pence has pushed back against Trump’s assertion that he had the power to flip the election outcome.
To die-hard Trump fans, this made Pence public enemy number one—a backstabber who ditched the fight to keep America first when it mattered most.
In June 2023, Pence threw his hat in the ring for the presidency, squaring off against Trump and a pack of other GOP hopefuls, marking the first time in decades a VP challenged his old boss.
He pitched himself as the guardian of old-school conservatism, warning against the surge of “populism” that he saw taking over the party.
Even among the small faction of Republicans wary of Trump, Pence got nods for his backbone during the Capitol siege, with folks at his events often thanking him for holding the line.
Yet, despite pounding the pavement in key states like Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina, his campaign fizzled out fast, plagued by low poll numbers and cash shortages, leading him to drop out after just over four months.
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