MIKE PENCE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Vice President Mike Pence mentioned his boss in a speech on Friday, and he may not have gotten the reaction he expected. As he spoke to attendees of the Munich Security Conference, he noted that he was there on behalf of a ‘great champion of freedom and of a strong national defense.’ ‘I bring greetings from the 45th president of the United States of America, President Donald Trump,’ Pence said. Pence paused, perhaps waiting for a reaction. The response? Silence. After about five seconds, Pence continued with his speech. Pence spoke as part of the John McCain Dissertation Award Ceremony, named after the late Arizona Republican senator – who was a vocal critic of Trump. In a separate speech the following day, Pence made a similar introduction of the president – and that time around, the Trump mention did draw some applause.”
–Jessica Estepa, “Vice President Pence met with silence after mentioning Trump in a speech,” USA Today, February 20, 2019 6:58 am