The relationship between presidents and vice presidents is unique and often personal. Sometimes, internal divisions spill out into public life.
Personal conflicts have played a significant role in shaping U.S. political history. Almost 200 years before the falling out between President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, the American public was captivated by a scandal in Washington society and a feud over states’ rights that led to a bitter split between Andrew Jackson and John Calhoun.
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