Pence Calls Kamala Harris For First Time, Offers Help

The New York Times reports:

Vice President Mike Pence telephoned Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Thursday to congratulate her and offer his belated assistance — filling a leadership role all but abdicated by President Trump, who is planning to fly out of the capital shortly before Joseph R. Biden Jr. is sworn in next week.

The Pence-Harris conversation, relayed by two officials briefed on the call, was described as gracious and pleasant. The discussion is the first time Mr. Pence and Ms. Harris have spoken since they debated each other last fall.

It also represents the only one-on-one interaction between the dueling 2020 presidential tickets: Mr. Trump has refused to call President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. and has not even fully conceded defeat.

AP sources: Vice President Mike Pence calls Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to congratulate her, offer assistance. https://t.co/EeAyX6urwD

— The Associated Press (@AP) January 15, 2021