Trump shores up Pence ties as Democrats move to impeach

WASHINGTON, Jan 12, 2021 (AFP) - President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence meet on Monday for the first time since rioters stormed the US Capitol, signaling a united front as Democratic efforts to impeach Trump gain momentum.

The meeting in the Oval Office -- described as "a good conversation" by a senior official -- came ahead of a critical 48-hour period when Pence will come under pressure to break from the president and initiate his removal.