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'The Jokes On Us': Social Media Reacts To Obama And Trump Sharing A Knee At Jimmy Carter's Funeral

Headline from Black Enterprise

Trump took the opportunity to crack a few jokes to entertain Obama at Jimmy Carter's funeral and the exchange has the internet talking.

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  1. The Daily Dot

    'I thought he was Hitler?': Obama's chuckle with Trump at Carter's funeral infuriates libs (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Former President Obama shared a laugh with President-elect Trump at Jimmy Carter's funeral, infuriating his fans.

  2. Fox News

    Trump, Obama chatting and laughing at Carter funeral lights up social media (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Social media erupted at the sight of former President Obama and President-elect Trump having a friendly conversation ahead of former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.

  3. Legal Insurrection

    Obama, Trump Enjoy Friendly Chat and Laughs Before Carter's Funeral (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    I wonder what they spoke about!

  4. Breitbart News

    WATCH: Trump Gets Chummy with Obama at Jimmy Carter's Funeral (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama had an extended conversation at late President Jimmy Carter's funeral.

  5. Fox News

    Trump chats up Obama while Clintons, Harris, ignore president-elect at Jimmy Carter funeral (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President-elect Trump's arrival at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral spurred varied reactions from other presidential and vice presidential dignitaries.

  6. PJ Media

    What Did Trump and Obama Discuss at Carter's Funeral? (opens PJ Media)

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  7. Salon

    Trump gets laughs from Obama, snubbed by Republicans in Carter funeral visit (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Paying respects to Jimmy Carter, George Bush and former Second Lady Karen Pence gave Trump the cold shoulder.

  8. New York Post

    Exclusive | Lip reader reveals Trump told Obama they will ‘find a quiet place’ to discuss ‘matter of importance’ at Jimmy Carter funeral (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump had what appeared to be a warm conversation Thursday ahead of former President Jimmy Carter's funeral, but a professional lip reader told The Post their smiles and laughter belied more serious substance.

  9. The American Conservative

    Trump and Obama Share Friendly Exchange at Carter’s Funeral (opens The American Conservative)

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    The American Conservative's feed description

    State of the Union: The event was a rare glimpse into the lives of presidents away from politics.

  10. Black Enterprise

    'The Jokes On Us': Social Media Reacts To Obama And Trump Sharing A Knee At Jimmy Carter's Funeral (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Trump took the opportunity to crack a few jokes to entertain Obama at Jimmy Carter's funeral and the exchange has the internet talking.

  11. The Daily Dot

    Trump and Obama seen laughing at Jimmy Carter's funeral—cue the memes (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Donald Trump and Barack Obama laughing together at Jimmy Carter's funeral has stirred up enough controversy to become a meme.

  12. New York Post

    Here’s what Trump has to say about that viral exchange with Barack Obama at Jimmy Carter’s funeral (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Trump, 78, "didn't realize how friendly" he and Obama appeared together after a viral video showed the leaders chitchatting and laughing during former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington on Thursday.

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