Trump says he and Obama 'probably' like each other after sharing viral moment at Jimmy Carter's funeral
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.
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.
Trump on his interaction today with Obama: "It did look very friendly, I must say ... I said, 'boy, they look like two people like that each other.' And we probably do." pic.twitter.com/o21WNXwdf3
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 10, 2025
"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.
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.
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.
— Eldarose (@REinventedstyle) January 10, 2025
"He wants to be accepted in the club so bad," shared another.
"Backstage. Everything is theater to him," jibed a third.
Backstage. Everything is theater to him
— abortion is healthcare 🌊💙 (@DebbiePatrizi) January 10, 2025
"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.
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