Vice President Mike Pence is in the most awkward position of his four-year term, as Trump and his allies are urging him to choose sides.

President Donald Trump is pressuring Pence, who will preside over the January 6 parliamentary session to count electoral votes and declare the candidate to win the election, reverse the results and award the fight.

Even as Pence and many White House aides attempted to explain to Trump that the Vice President's Senate presidency was mostly formal and he could not unilaterally deny the electoral votes.

On December 28, Trump's allies increased pressure when a group of Republicans filed a lawsuit against federal judge Jeremy Kernodle in Texas, asking him to declare Pence "the sole authority.

The electoral law experts say the Republican congress' s petition was just a "hopeless attempt", however, it puts Pence in a position to openly choose sides: not to support Trump and his colleagues.

This will be the time when the US Vice President must make a decision, even though since election day, he has not publicly supported Trump's allegations of election fraud.

Pence has shown commitment to Trump during his tenure.

Pence was originally chosen as the presidential candidate because of his appeal to Catholic voters, who were reassured by his presence, as Pence had a calm demeanor in a traditional politician direction and had

Always the center of attention, Trump never gave up the "limelight" to anyone.

Trump's failure should have signaled that "rewards" for Pence's devotion would come - he would "open the door" to becoming the Republican presidential candidate in 2024. However, the "sweet fruit" isn't soon

The video attracted 1.3 million views, starting with the words "The end is coming, Donald. Even Mike Pence knows that."

Having served 12 years in parliament and served as governor of Indiana for four years, Pence certainly understood how the electoral process worked, and also understood that he and Trump failed against Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

In fact, Pence still expressed support for the President despite not participating deeply in efforts to challenge results.

D'Antonio argues that showing support for the President can serve Pence's political outlook.

Although Trump suggested running in 2024, he also said he could give up the idea.

Pence's devotion to Trump over the years may please some loyal voters to the President, but that doesn't mean he's sure to win the Republican or White House nomination.