The harmony of Donald Trump and Barack Obama during Jimmy Carter’s funeral

Chijioke Obinna

The harmony of Donald Trump and Barack Obama during Jimmy Carter's funeral

The president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, showed this Thursday harmony with former president Barack Obama (2009-2017) and He reunited with his rival in the elections, Vice President Kamala Harrisat the state funeral of former president Jimmy Carter (1977-1981), who died at the age of 100.

The Republican He was one of the politicians who attended the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carterwhich took place at the Washington National Cathedral, and the one that attracted the most attention upon its arrival when there are less than two weeks left until his investiture is celebrated.

In addition to him, the outgoing president attended, Joe Bidenand all the country’s living former presidents: Barack Obama (2009-2017), Bill Clinton (1993-2001) and George W. Bush (2001-2009).

Relaxed conversations between Obama and Trump and tense moment with Harris

One of the most surprising moments before the mass began was the harmony shown by Trump and Obama, who sat together and spoke in a relaxed manner and were even seen laughing together at some point.

However, One of the most anticipated reunions of the mass was that of Trump with Harristhe two candidates in the elections held on November 5.

Accompanied by the second gentleman, Douglas Emhoff, Harris entered directly to her seat, without greeting any of the leaders present.not even to Obama, with whom he has had a friendly relationship for years.

This was the first time he met Trump in public since she lost to him in the elections to take over from Biden.

Upon arrival, Trump, who was accompanied by Melania Trump, He also met again with his former president during his first term (2017-2021), Mike Pence.after years of not seeing each other and feuding because he certified Biden’s victory in 2021.

One of his functions as outgoing vice president was to ratify the results of the 2020 elections, that is, confirm Trump’s defeat.

However, Trump never acknowledged the election resultsurged Pence to reverse it without success and on January 6, 2021 incited his followers to march to the Capitol to prevent Biden’s victory from being certified.

Pence was sitting in the row behind Trump’s seat next to Bill Clinton’s former vice president (1993-2001), Albert Arnold Gore, who also shook hands with the future president.

Neither the Bushes nor the Clintons greeted the rest of the former presidentsalthough Barack Obama stood up when George and Laura Bush arrived.

Obama was the only former president who did not attend accompanied by his wife, Michelle Obama, who is in Hawaiiaccording to CNN.

Also at the mass was the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, who this week announced that he will leave office, and that he is in an episode of tension with Trump after the Republican has insisted on several occasions in recent weeks on turning Canada into the 51st State of the United States.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.