Former President Jimmy Carter was laid to rest on Thursday (Jan. 9) in Washington, D.C. Many notable politicians were in attendance at the funeral, including former President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump. Michelle Obama wasn’t by her husband’s side, but he seemed to be okay with Trump’s presence, though.
Trump and Obama convo needs a hot mic
— Tua Hennehill (@TuaHennehill) January 9, 2025
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Social Media Speculates About Topic Of Barack & Donald Trump’s Chat
Michelle aside, the Associated Press reports that all of the living former presidents and their spouses were at Jimmy Carter’s funeral. Barack and Donald sat in the front pews of Washington National Cathedral behind only President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses.
Live coverage of the service has been all over social media. But users have been particularly cuttin’ UP at videos and photos of Barack and Donald chattin’, smiling, and even laughing at the service!
Keep scrolling to see how X (formerly Twitter) users are lighting up the platforms with reactions.
To see Obama and trump chatting it up like this is crazy cause what ya talkin bout pic.twitter.com/4EvhM0ohwG
— IG: @Real.RhO (@real_rho) January 9, 2025
Obama & Trump chatting it up like old buddies and some of y’all fools skipped holiday dinners with your families over political differences. Who’s the dummy now? pic.twitter.com/ok8vFFqUll
— Kishana Holland (@treschicstyle) January 9, 2025
This what Trump wanted: his crush Obama to be nice to him and take him to the dance.
— Tiff4Mahogany_44 🇺🇸 NATO MEMBER (@tiff4mahogany) January 9, 2025
Donald Trump talked all of that shit about Obama now he can’t stop smiling and giggling in his face thirsty ass pic.twitter.com/gv9JSFsIQX
— Meme Hayes (@Meme_Hayess) January 9, 2025
Trump and Obama at Jimmy Carters funeral. pic.twitter.com/Cf1HPFTqsa
— Tony Clifton (@MrFadedGlory10) January 9, 2025
Trump and Obama acting like they Xbox homies
— Matthew reist (@ReistMatthew) January 9, 2025
Trump and Obama chatting it up is getting in my nerves.
— SandiB🟧🟦🇺🇸🌈💙🌻🏳️⚧️ (@bluedgal) January 9, 2025
Video Seemingly Shows Kamala Harris’ Reaction To Donald & Barack
At one point, even Vice President Kamala Harris’ apparent reaction to the seemingly friendly energy behind her got a wave of reactions. Another video (keep scrolling) seemingly shows Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff comforting his wife.
Kamala Harris looks back at Trump, who is talking with Obama … ( Carter funeral ) pic.twitter.com/fnC3BqKmRO
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) January 9, 2025
Kamala’s face says it all—watching Obama talk to Trump has her absolutely fuming. 🤣
pic.twitter.com/WAjlEPuqY8— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 9, 2025
the way kamala looked back after they started talking to each other is taking me out😭😭 pic.twitter.com/HM26HiRJcQ
— 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆🫧💚 (@beyoncegarden) January 9, 2025
I’m so glad these two have each other. 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/KaD1EgFAAE
— best of kamala harris (@archivekamala) January 9, 2025
Who Else Was Friendly At The Funeral?
Despite the viral photos and videos, AP said that former Democratic President Bill Clinton and his Republican successor, George W. Bush, also spoke cordially to Trump. Additionally, the President-elect also shook hands with his former vice president, Mike Pence. You might recall that Pence was a loyal ally until he refused to go along with Trump’s efforts to remain president after losing the 2020 election to Biden.
While Barack Obama, Bill, and George seemed to have cordial energy for Donald, Governor Gavin Newsom recently returned a lil’ shade Trump’s way. The day before Carter’s funeral, the President-elect took to Truth Social to blame Newsom for the wildfires raging in California right now. In return, Gavin and his communications director accused Trump of playing politics during a deadly crisis.
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Associated Press reporter Jonathan J. Cooper contributed to this report.
