VIDEO : Mike Pence Brings 'Greetings' From Trump, Audience Is Silent

Business Insider reports Vice President Mike Pence dealt with some awkward silence on Friday.

The incident occurred during a speech at the Munich Security Conference, with a host of world leaders and allies.

Pence paused for applause after praising Trump's efforts to "strengthen America's military might and...leadership."

Pence's "greetings from the 45th president of the United States of America, President Donald Trump," were met with total silence.

Trump has been called out by other leaders for his praise of dictators and dismissal of global alliances like NATO.