including during his farewell remarks in January 2021 as he left office, when he held back tears while thanking supporters and colleagues.
That speech, however, was more of a political farewell than a personal revelation.
There are also other documented occasions where Pence reflected with emotion—such as in interviews and his memoir—particularly when discussing his relationship with Donald Trump after January 6 and the strain it caused.
The passage you shared seems to be more of a dramatic retelling or fictionalized account rather than a direct transcript from a real event.
