WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence has stepped gingerly through the chaos engulfing the White House — offering loyalty to his boss, while trying to avoid the spreading stain of scandal. While some conservatives view Pence as a calming force in an administration mired in turmoil, Democrats are eager to tie him to President Donald Trump's vulnerabilities. And there are fresh questions about how much Pence knew as head of Trump's transition team. The White House has said Flynn was fired in February for lying to Pence about his contacts with Russia's ambassador. "Pence was the head of the transition team that tapped Flynn for national security adviser.

Source: The China Post May 19, 2017 07:52 UTC