Former Vice President Mike Pence has been honored with the JFK Profile in Courage Award for his actions during the January 6 Capitol attack, which he described as a moment of duty to uphold the Constitution and ensure a peaceful transfer of power. In his acceptance speech, Pence emphasized the importance of the Constitution in binding the nation together and acknowledged the role both parties played in defending the election process. The award was presented by the Kennedy family in recognition of his courage during a challenging time, though some critics noted the low bar for such recognition. Pence expressed his belief that the events of January 6 ultimately became a triumph of freedom.