Pence defends US Constitution as he collects award for January 6 actions

Former vice president Mike Pence acknowledges his staff members as he speaks after receiving the John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Award (Robert F Bukaty/AP)

Former vice president Mike Pence repeatedly invoked the US Constitution and said it is what “binds us all together” after receiving the John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Award on Sunday.

Mr Pence received the award for his refusal to go along with President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election.