Donald Trump shares awkward air kiss with Mike Pence after speech
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Mike Pence gave a rousing acceptance speech as Donald Trump's running mate at Wednesday night's Republican National Convention, and Trump apparently liked the stem-winder.
Pence, a staunch social conservative, didn't appear to be into such a... European greeting.
Chemistry is important in a ticket, and it looks like Trump-Pence has it.
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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.
