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Lip reader reveals what Donald Trump and Barack Obama discussed at Jimmy Carter's funeral

By Divya Kishore
Published on : 00:37 PST, Jan 10, 2025

Former President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump speak together ahead of the state funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral on January 9, 2025, in Washington, DC (Ricky Carioti - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Former president Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump seemed engrossed in a friendly chat as they waited for the state funeral to begin for former President Jimmy Carter.

The 39th POTUS died on December 29 at the age of 100 and was honored on January 9 at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in DC, as reported by The New York Post.

Now, a professional lip reader has decoded what Obama and his successor were probably discussing.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks with former U.S. President Barack Obama during the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) — US President-elect Donald Trump speaks with former US President Barack Obama during the state funeral for former US President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 9, 2025, in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Barack Obama and Donald Trump probably discussed international agreements

Forensic lip reader Jeremy Freeman shared that the two politicians may have been talking about international agreements.

Freeman’s translation reportedly indicated that the incoming president told Obama, “I’ve pulled out of that. It’s the conditions. Can you imagine that?”

Former U.S. presidents including President George W. Bush, President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump attend the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter with wives Karen Pence, Laura Bush and Melania Trump at Washington National Cathedral on January 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) — Former US presidents including President George W Bush, President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump attend the state funeral for former US President Jimmy Carter with wives Karen Pence, Laura Bush and Melania Trump at Washington National Cathedral on January 9, 2025, in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

During his first term, Trump had pulled back from Obama’s 2015 Iran nuclear deal and the 2016 Paris Climate Agreement. However, it’s not clear if he was actually talking about those agreements.

Donald Trump reportedly asked Barack Obama to take time out to discuss something important

Then the camera showed the 44th president laughing as Donald Trump said, “And after, I will.”

Former U.S. President Barack Obama (L) speaks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump following the state funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden declared today a national day of mourning for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) — Former US President Barack Obama speaks with US President-elect Donald Trump following the state funeral for former US President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 9, 2025, in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The Republican leader also reportedly told Obama, “Call me at the foy after, yep,” as per Freeman.

His predecessor then probably said, “Can you just … it should be good,” as Trump added, “I can’t talk, we have to find a quiet place sometime. This is a matter of importance and we need to do this outside so that we can deal with it, certainly, today.”

Jill Biden shares a glimpse of Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn's love story

A portrait of President Jimmy Carter and his extended family. Left to right: Judy (Mrs. Jack Carter); Jason James Carter; Jack (John William Carter); Annette (Mrs. Jeff Carter); Jeff (Donnel Jeffrey Carter); First Lady Rosalynn Carter; daughter Amy Lynn Carter; President Carter; daughter-in law Caron Griffin Carter holding James Earl Carter IV; and son Chip (James Earl Carter III). 1977-1980. | Location: outdoors. (Photo by © CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images) — A portrait of President Jimmy Carter and his extended family. Left to right: Judy (Mrs. Jack Carter); Jason James Carter; Jack (John William Carter); Annette (Mrs. Jeff Carter); Jeff (Donnel Jeffrey Carter); First Lady Rosalynn Carter; daughter Amy Lynn Carter; President Carter; daughter-in law Caron Griffin Carter holding James Earl Carter IV; and son Chip (James Earl Carter III). 1977-1980 (CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)

While Donald Trump and Barack Obama engaged in seemingly friendly interactions, admirers of the late president recalled his and Rosalynn Carter's enduring love story.

On the day of Jimmy Carter’s state funeral, First Lady Jill Biden shared a glimpse of their romance on her Instagram page, writing, “Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter had a love story for the ages.”

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In the video, the couple's daughter Amy Carter reads, “My mom spent most of her life in love with my dad. This is from a letter he wrote 75 years ago," as per Us Weekly.

Rosalynn died in 2023 at the age of 96. The letter began, “My darling, every time I have ever been away from you, I have been thrilled when I returned to discover just how wonderful you are. While I’m away I try to convince myself that you really are not, could not be, as sweet and beautiful as I remember.”

“But when I see you, I fall in love with you all over again,” it added.

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