President-elect Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended President Jimmy Carter's funeral, seated with other former presidents and their spouses, where Trump had a long conversation with former President Barack Obama. We had a conversation.
The Trumps were the first to enter. Before taking his seat, the president-elect met and shook hands with former Vice President Mike Pence and former Vice President Al Gore.
Seating order is from left to right: former President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, President Obama, President Donald Trump, and President Melania Trump. It became. Notably, First Lady Michelle Obama was not in attendance. She is in Hawaii.
President Trump and President Obama appeared to be having a positive conversation, with occasional smiles and President Trump making President Obama laugh.
Shortly after President Trump and President Obama's conversation, Vice President Kamala Harris arrived with a somber look on her face alongside Prime Minister Doug Emhoff. They were seated one seat ahead of the former president and the president-elect. Shortly after, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, who were scheduled to honor Carter, joined Harris and Emhoff.
The Trumps paid their respects to Carter on Wednesday night while the 39th president lay in public at the Capitol.
Upon news of Carter's death, Trump issued a heartfelt message on Truth Social, acknowledging the debt the country owes to the presidents who were related to Carter.
“Those of us who have been fortunate enough to serve as president understand that this is a very exclusive club. We are the only ones who can relate to the great responsibility of leading the greatest nation in history,” Trump said. ” was written.
“The challenges Jimmy faced as president came at a pivotal time for our country, and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.” We have an obligation,” he added.
