Obama-Trump exchange at Carter's funeral sparks speculation, Kamala Harris' reaction draws attention | VIDEO
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Obama-Trump exchange at Carter's funeral sparks speculation, Kamala Harris' reaction draws attention | VIDEO

India TV News  

An unexpected interaction between former President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump stole the spotlight at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Can you imagine that?” Obama responded with a chuckle before Trump added, “This is a matter of importance, and we need to do this outside.” Harris' response has social media buzzing Vice President Kamala Harris, seated across from the pair, winked at them during the exchange. Michelle Obama’s absence raises eyebrows Adding to the speculation was the absence of former first lady Michelle Obama, whose stay in Hawaii was reportedly due to a “scheduling conflict”. From Trump and Obama’s whispered exchange to Harris’ reactions and Michelle Obama’s notable absence, the event provided a snapshot of the intricate and often unpredictable relationships in modern American politics.

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Don Lemon rails against Obama for cozying up to Trump at Carter’s funeral
2 days, 13 hours ago

Don Lemon rails against Obama for cozying up to Trump at Carter’s funeral

The Independent  

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Vice President Kamala Harris’ Jimmy Carter funeral photo sparks debate: Donald Trump missing – Was it on purpose?
3 days, 8 hours ago

Vice President Kamala Harris’ Jimmy Carter funeral photo sparks debate: Donald Trump missing – Was it on purpose?

Live Mint  

A recent Instagram post by Vice President Kamala Harris is drawing attention after a noticeable absence from the photo of the funeral service for the late President Jimmy Carter. The funeral, held at the Washington National Cathedral last Thursday, was a significant moment, bringing together the five living US presidents, alongside former vice presidents and other dignitaries, to honor Carter’s …

US VP Kamala Harris 'crops-out' Trump in photograph with presidents at Jimmy Carter's funeral
3 days, 22 hours ago

US VP Kamala Harris 'crops-out' Trump in photograph with presidents at Jimmy Carter's funeral

Firstpost  

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'It did look very friendly': Trump opens up about viral moment with Barack Obama
5 days, 5 hours ago

'It did look very friendly': Trump opens up about viral moment with Barack Obama

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump has addressed the viral moment of camaraderie between him and his predecessor Barack Obama during former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, suggesting the two may share a mutual fondness despite their long history of political feuding. I said, ‘Boy, they look like two people that like each other.’ And we probably do.” The interaction, which took place …

The secret message stitched into Melania Trump's garments at Jimmy Carter's funeral that explain her strikingly somber mood
5 days, 10 hours ago

The secret message stitched into Melania Trump's garments at Jimmy Carter's funeral that explain her strikingly somber mood

Daily Mail  

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Trump reacts after his chat with Obama at Jimmy Carter’s funeral goes viral: ‘I got along with just about everybody’

The Independent  

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Donald Trump on his viral moment with Barack Obama: ‘We probably do like each other, we just got along’
5 days, 15 hours ago

Donald Trump on his viral moment with Barack Obama: ‘We probably do like each other, we just got along’

Live Mint  

At the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter on January 9, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama were seen sharing a friendly conversation, a moment that quickly went viral on social media. Trump, who had previously been unaware of how their interaction looked, commented on the moment with Fox News, saying, “I saw it on your wonderful …

What did Donald Trump tell Barack Obama at Carter’s funeral? Netizens lip-read: ‘Was expecting hello from Kamala’
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Live Mint  

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Donald Trump told Barack Obama he wanted 'secret meeting' at Jimmy Carter's funeral
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5 days, 19 hours ago

Donald Trump told Barack Obama he wanted 'secret meeting' at Jimmy Carter's funeral

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump told Barack Obama he had an urgent secret to share as they sat together at Jimmy Carter's funeral. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Chat: Former US President Barack Obama speaks with President-elect Donald Trump before the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C. today Whispers: Trump told Obama they …

Obama, Trump all smiles during 'friendly' chat, candid moment stirs buzz
6 days, 5 hours ago

Obama, Trump all smiles during 'friendly' chat, candid moment stirs buzz

India Today  

A rare moment of camaraderie between US President-elect Donald Trump and his predecessor Barack Obama during the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday set social media abuzz on Friday. The two leaders sat side by side at the ceremony, joined by prominent figures, including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, former President George Bush, former President …

Jimmy Carter’s funeral brings together 5 current and former presidents to honor one of their own
6 days, 9 hours ago

Jimmy Carter’s funeral brings together 5 current and former presidents to honor one of their own

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As they filed into the front pews at the National Cathedral, wearing dark suits and mostly solemn faces, five current and former presidents came together for Jimmy Carter’s funeral. In one seemingly chilly moment, Trump looked up when Vice President Kamala Harris — whom he defeated in November’s hard-fought election — entered the cathedral, but he didn’t move …

Obama and Trump have a long chat at Jimmy Carter’s funeral. What to know
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Obama and Trump have a long chat at Jimmy Carter’s funeral. What to know

The Independent  

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Watch Barack Obama Laugh At Something Donald Trump Says At Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
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Watch Barack Obama Laugh At Something Donald Trump Says At Jimmy Carter’s Funeral

Huff Post  

Former President Barack Obama speaks with President-elect Donald Trump before the State Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 9, 2025. ROBERTO SCHMIDT via Getty Images Cameras caught former President Barack Obama laughing at something President-elect Donald Trump said during former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral on Thursday. Trump and Obama …

Jimmy Carter’s funeral draws five living presidents for a historic farewell
6 days, 12 hours ago

Jimmy Carter’s funeral draws five living presidents for a historic farewell

Live Mint  

Former US President Jimmy Carter was honored Thursday with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service and burial in his Georgia hometown. All five living former presidents, who ruled the Oval Office—President Biden, former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and President-elect Donald Trump—were seen together for the first time since the 2018 funeral …

Michelle Obama doesn’t attend state funeral for Jimmy Carter
6 days, 13 hours ago

Michelle Obama doesn’t attend state funeral for Jimmy Carter

Associated Press  

Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend the state funeral Thursday for former President Jimmy Carter. “Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance at President Carter’s National Funeral Service,” according to the statement from spokesperson Crystal Carson. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from the remarkable former …

Live updates: Trump presidential transition news
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Live updates: Trump presidential transition news

CNN  

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Why Michelle Obama did not attend Jimmy Carter's funeral
1 week ago

Why Michelle Obama did not attend Jimmy Carter's funeral

India Today  

Former US President Barack Obama's wife Michelle Obama was conspicuous by her absence at the funeral of Jimmy Carter despite all other living US Presidents and their wives attending the ceremony. Former first lady Melania Trump, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former first lady Laura Bush and first lady Jill Biden were also at the ceremony. In a statement, …

Trump gets laughs from Obama, snubbed by Republicans in Carter funeral visit
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Trump gets laughs from Obama, snubbed by Republicans in Carter funeral visit

Salon  

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Donald Trump to attend funeral of Jimmy Carter in Georgia, Washington
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Donald Trump to attend funeral of Jimmy Carter in Georgia, Washington

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's planning to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. Donald Trump, the president-elect, said on Tuesday that he will be attending former President Jimmy Carter's burial. Trump also said he thought 2025 would be a “great year” and "we're going to do fantastically well as a country.” “There's a whole light over …

Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral

Associated Press  

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s planning to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. Asked about it as he walked into a New Year’s Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, Trump responded, “I’ll be there.” Pressed on whether he’d spoken to members of Carter’s family, Trump said he’d rather not say. …

Melania Trump steps into spotlight for Donald's 2024 campaign: ‘It’s time to join the ranks of..’
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Melania Trump steps into spotlight for Donald's 2024 campaign: ‘It’s time to join the ranks of..’

Hindustan Times  

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Former first ladies expected to attend Rosalynn Carter’s funeral
1 year, 1 month ago

Former first ladies expected to attend Rosalynn Carter’s funeral

The Independent  

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Michelle Obama warns at DNC that Trump is ‘in over his head’
4 years, 4 months ago

Michelle Obama warns at DNC that Trump is ‘in over his head’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, former first lady Michelle Obama told party members that “when they go low, we go high.” After four years of President Donald Trump, she came back to give it to them straight. The former first lady outlined dire stakes for the election ahead, declaring President Donald Trump “in over his head” and …

Trump odd man out as presidents assemble for Bush funeral
6 years, 1 month ago

Trump odd man out as presidents assemble for Bush funeral

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — There was no mistaking the odd man out. The ceremony’s tributes at times stood as an unspoken counterpoint to Trump’s leadership, as historian Jon Meacham eulogized Bush by recounting his life’s credo: “Tell the truth, don’t blame people, be strong, do your best, try hard, forgive, stay the course.” George W. Bush added of his father: “He could …

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