Vice President Mike Pence Makes A Visit To Vermont

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Vice President Mike Pence Makes A Visit To Vermont

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Published August 31, 2018 at 5:02 PM EDT

Vice President Mike Pence standing at the American Legion 100th National Convention in Minneapolis. — Vice President Mike Pence, pictured at the American Legion 100th National Convention on Thursday in Minneapolis, was in Washington, D.C., Friday morning to honor the late Sen. John McCain. Air Force Two was seen landing in Vermont on Friday afternoon.

As of Friday afternoon, Vice President Mike Pence is reportedly in Vermont. Air Force Two at the Burlington International Airport around 1:30 p.m.

A motorcade has affected traffic on streets in the Burlington area and on I-89 southbound. Pence is vacationing in Hubbardton.

In , Sen. Bernie Sanders said: "We welcome the Vice President to our state and hope he enjoys his stay."

And Sen. Patrick Leahythat he is glad Pence and his wife are able to visit "the most beautiful state in the country, & I hope they enjoy their time in VT."

Marcelle & I & were with the & his wife in the Capitol Rotunda this morning for the sad occasion of the arrival of 's casket. I am glad that they are able to now visit the most beautiful state in the country, & I hope they enjoy their time in VT.
— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy)

Earlier Friday, Pence was in in Washington D.C., .