We react with impatience and frustration every time Pence gets in front of a microphone. He spends more time shmoozing and flattering everyone in every direction before delivering only the shallowest of explanations as to what is going on.
Retired four-star military general rips Mike Pence’s “revolting sycophancy” and “devotion” to Trump
Choose the Right Synonym for sycophant
PARASITE, SYCOPHANT, TOADY, LEECH, SPONGE mean a usually obsequious flatterer or self-seeker. PARASITE applies to one who clings to a person of wealth, power, or influence or is useless to society. a jet-setter with an entourage of parasites.
SYCOPHANT adds to this a strong suggestion of fawning, flattery, or adulation. a powerful prince surrounded by sycophants.
TOADY emphasizes the servility and snobbery of the self-seeker. cultivated leaders of society and became their toady
LEECH stresses persistence in clinging to or bleeding another for one’s own advantage. a leech living off his family and friends
SPONGE stresses the parasitic laziness, dependence, and opportunism of the cadger. a shiftless sponge, always looking for a handout
Curmudgeon at Work 