During the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, President-elect Donald Trump and ex-President Barack Obama were observed chatting and laughing, sparking curiosity. A lip reader, Jeremy Freeman, shared that Trump suggested to Obama they should meet in a “quiet place” to talk about something important.
The conversation included some lighthearted exchanges, with Trump referring to withdrawing from a matter due to “conditions” and saying, “Can you imagine that?” Obama laughed, and the two briefly mentioned arranging to meet later in the “foyer.”
Fox News’ Peter Doocy inquired about their conversation, and Trump confirmed it appeared to be friendly, adding, “We probably do like each other,” despite their contrasting political views. Carter, who passed away at the age of 100, was honored with a state funeral attended by all living presidents.
The event also had some tense moments, particularly when Vice President Kamala Harris seated herself between Trump and Obama, halting their discussion momentarily. Melania Trump and Laura Bush sat next to them, and Karen Pence stirred controversy by refusing to shake hands with Melania, prompting a backlash on social media, where users criticized Pence’s actions.