When it comes to political theater, few moments capture the imagination quite like an unexpected exchange between two former presidents. Such was the case at Jimmy Carter’s state funeral when Donald Trump and Barack Obama were spotted engaging in a surprisingly cordial conversation. The scene was rich with irony, given the years of relentless demonization hurled at Trump by the Democratic Party, Obama included. Yet, there they were, smiling, laughing, and even leaning in to chat like old colleagues with secrets to share.
And then there was Kamala Harris. Her reaction was priceless—a mix of simmering anger and sheer jealousy. When she glanced back at the two men, only to be blatantly ignored, the camera caught her expression in its full glory. It was the political equivalent of being left out of the “cool kids” lunch table. Jill Biden, not to be outdone, appeared to brush Harris off entirely. Even CNN’s Jake Tapper, hardly one to criticize Democrats, couldn’t resist pointing out the chill in the air.
Kamala takes a peep at Trump and Obama having a chat at Jimmy Carters Funeral and gives immediate sista girl “Sigh” pic.twitter.com/LuftE1TCZ2
— SHO’NUFF (@IAMSHO_NUFF) January 9, 2025
Here’s Kamala and Jill at it again!
JUST IN: Jill Biden and Kamala Harris ignore each other at Jimmy Carter’s funeral
CNN: “You didn’t see a typically warm greeting between the First Couple and the Second Couple.” pic.twitter.com/KkVRhD7wST
— Unlimited L’s (@unlimited_ls) January 9, 2025
But the real intrigue? What were Trump and Obama talking about so intently? A lip reader, Jeremy Freeman, weighed in, sharing his analysis with the New York Post. According to Freeman, Trump said something to Obama about pulling out of certain agreements and wanting to discuss it in a quieter setting. “I’ve pulled out of that. It’s the conditions. Can you imagine that?” Trump allegedly said, leaving Obama laughing as the cameras cut away.
It’s hard not to speculate about the nature of their exchange. Trump’s history with controversial withdrawals—from the Iran deal to the Paris Accords to his disdain for the World Health Organization—makes the topic ripe for curiosity. Was he floating a new idea? Seeking Obama’s input on something only a former president might understand? Or, knowing Trump, was he strategically dropping a breadcrumb trail for Democrats to pick up on?
Obama’s apparent agreement—“It should be good”—only deepens the mystery. Could this be about an international issue Trump still finds pressing, even as a private citizen? Or maybe, just maybe, Trump was delivering a message: if Democrats keep coming after him with investigations and indictments, there will be consequences, and not just for Republicans.
NY POST FORENSIC LIP READER DECIPHER TRUMP OBAMA CONVERSATION: Trump leaned toward Obama and said, “I’ve pulled out of that. It’s the conditions. Can you imagine that?”
Obama laughed as Trump added, “and after, I will.”
“Call me at the foy after, yep,” Trump replied to Obama… pic.twitter.com/5x8yD8hi7s
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 9, 2025
Freeman also recalled translating another juicy conversation, this one between Obama and Joe Biden at Ethel Kennedy’s memorial service. Biden, it seems, was fretting about Kamala Harris even back then. Turns out, his concerns weren’t unfounded. Harris has struggled to connect with voters, and her visible irritation at Carter’s funeral only adds to her growing list of political missteps.
As for the Trump-Obama moment, it’s the kind of exchange that fuels endless speculation. Were they commiserating about the unique pressures of the presidency? Plotting something larger? Or was Trump simply charming the crowd, as he’s known to do? Whatever the case, Harris’s unmistakable discomfort was the icing on the cake—a reminder that in politics, optics can be just as telling as the words left unspoken.
