Trump says he and Obama 'probably' like each other after sharing viral moment at Jimmy Carter's funeral

Donald Trump noted that he and Barack Obama 'probably do' like each other despite differing philosophies, calling the event unifying
PUBLISHED JAN 11, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump and former president Barack Obama appeared to share a friendly conversation during Jimmy Carter's funeral (Getty Images)
President-elect Donald Trump and former president Barack Obama appeared to share a friendly conversation during Jimmy Carter's funeral (Getty Images)

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: President-elect Donald Trump insisted he and former president Barack Obama "probably" like each other after a clip of their seemingly friendly interaction went viral on social media on Thursday, January 9.

The two had met at former president Jimmy Carter's funeral service earlier that day, which brought together five presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W bush, and outgoing Joe Biden.

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 09, 2025 in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Seated next to each other at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, Trump and Obama were seen exchanging comments at the ceremony, with Obama even flashing a quick smile at one point over a remark.

Donald Trump comments on his interaction with Barack Obama

While addressing reporters at his Mar-a-Lago residence, Donald Trump was asked about his conversation with Barack Obama.



 

"It did look very friendly, I must say." responded the 78-year-old businessman. "I didn't realize how friendly it looked. I saw it ... just a little while ago before I came in, and I said, 'Boy, they look like two people that like each other.' And we probably do."

"We have a little different philosophies, right? But we probably do. I don't know. We just got along. But I got along with just about everybody," he continued.

"We met backstage before we went on, and I thought it was a beautiful service, but we all got along very well. Which is good," concluded Trump.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks with former U.S. President Barack Obama as Melania Trump looks on 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 as Melania Trump looks on during the state funeral for former US president Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on January 09, 2025 in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Internet claims Donald Trump 'wants to be accepted'

Netizens reacting to Trump's comments on the social media platform X believed he wanted to win the approval of the likes of Barack Obama, who is known to oppose his political platform. The former tweets demonstrate their takes.

"There are times I see little Donald Trump, the boy who is desperate for love and approval before he got warped by hate, jealousy, ego etc. It’s really sad and now his trauma has hurt so many ppl. It’s so depressing," wrote a user.



 

"He wants to be accepted in the club so bad," shared another.



 

"Backstage. Everything is theater to him," jibed a third.



 

"He’s in a good mood today, clearly," quipped a fourth.



 

"All he’s ever wanted is for Obama to like him," chided a fifth.



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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