Fox News commentator Jessica Tarlov has sparked controversy with her remarks about Karen Pence’s behavior during former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral. Tarlov highlighted the moment when Karen Pence seemingly avoided eye contact with Melania Trump, calling it one of her “favorite moments” of the event. She described Karen Pence as having her head down, implying a deep resentment toward the Trumps due to former President Trump’s comments about hanging Mike Pence for certifying the 2020 election results. This claim, made by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, has been disputed, and Trump denied ever making such a statement.
Tarlov’s comments were met with backlash on social media, with some criticizing her for celebrating what they saw as disrespectful behavior. Some social media users expressed frustration over Tarlov’s praise of the situation, while others condemned Karen Pence’s actions as “classless” and “disrespectful.”
Meanwhile, Mike Pence spoke positively about his interaction with Donald Trump at the funeral, saying he appreciated the handshake and hoped it symbolized a move beyond past tensions. He also expressed that Karen Pence’s posture during the event was something only she could explain, emphasizing the deep respect between them after 44 years of marriage.
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