Former Vice President Mike Pence
Michael (Mike) Richard PencePelosi says she would have fought a fight against the Capitol gang: ‘I’m a street fighter. Trump alumni launch America First Policy Institute Biden’s policy plays into Trump’s hands MORE Underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to implant a pacemaker after experiencing symptoms related to a slow heartbeat.
Pence was previously diagnosed with asymptomatic branch block on the left bundle, which he announced before running for vice-presidency. He has been experiencing symptoms of a slow heartbeat for the past two weeks, his office said, and had the surgery performed at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, Va.
“The routine operation was successful, and he is expected to fully recover in the coming days and return to normal activities,” Pence’s office said.
The former vice president thanked his doctors and family in a statement.
Pence, 61, has largely remained out of the public eye since leaving office in January, although he was still involved in the Conservative movement.
The former vice president launched Advancing American Freedom earlier this month, a group he said would defend conservative values while opposing the Biden government’s agenda.
Since leaving office, he has also joined the Heritage Foundation as a leading visiting fellow where he regularly has a column and podcast, and he has also worked as a scholar with the former US Government of Wisconsin, Scott Walker (R) , joined.
Pence is expected to speak in South Carolina later this month during his first speech since leaving office, although it is unclear whether he will continue to attend after his trial.