Donald Trump and his former vice president, Mike Pence, crossed paths for the first time in nearly four years during a brief but charged interaction at President Jimmy Carter’s funeral on Thursday. As guests gathered at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., Pence rose to acknowledge Trump and his wife, Melania, as they passed by. The two exchanged a handshake without smiles, with Trump halting momentarily before proceeding to his seat. According to CNN’s Jake Tapper, this marked their first meeting since departing office in January 2021.

Since their time in the White House, Trump has frequently criticized Pence for refusing to support his unlawful effort to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election. Documents from court proceedings also revealed Trump’s reaction during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, when a mob of his supporters stormed the building, some chanting, “Hang Mike Pence!” Reports suggest that when Trump was informed of Pence’s safety being at risk, his response was, “So what?”

In November 2021, when questioned about the rioters’ chants, Trump seemed to rationalize the behavior, stating, “Well, the people were very angry.” Despite their strained history, Pence stood on Thursday to shake Trump’s hand and seemingly offered a quiet greeting. Karen Pence, however, remained seated, avoiding any eye contact with the Trumps until they had walked past.