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This Kid Got Accidentally Smacked in the Face By Pence, and Then Asked Him to Apologize

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By Alli Maloney
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: Surrounded by children of active military families, Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks during an event celebrating National Military Appreciation Month and National Military Spouse Appreciation Day in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building May 9, 2017 in Washington, DC. The vice president hosted about 160 spouses and children of the active duty U.S. military members. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Chip Somodevilla

Vice President Mike Pence was hosting military families at the White House on May 9, giving a statement surrounded by children, when toward the end of his speech he extended his arms and accidentally hit a young boy in the face. A video of the incident has gone viral because the boy then approached the Vice President, demanded his attention and an apology. “You owe me an apology," he said.

You can see the viral video below.

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