US President-elect Donald Trump recently discussed the viral moment when he and former President Barack Obama laughed and chatted side by side during the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. In an interview with Fox News’ Peter Doocy at Mar-a-Lago, Trump acknowledged how friendly the interaction appeared, commenting, “It did look very friendly, I must say.”
Donald Trump on his conversation with Barack 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”
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The Warm Interaction
Trump added that he had not realized how warm their exchange seemed until he saw it on TV. “Boy, they look like two people that like each other. And we probably do,” he remarked. However, Trump did not disclose the specific topic of conversation but mentioned their different political philosophies. He noted that despite their differences, they got along well and had a good interaction before the funeral service.
What Were Trump and Obama Talking About?
Forensic lipreader Jeremy Freeman analyzed the footage of their exchange and suggested the two were discussing a matter of importance. Freeman’s interpretation revealed Trump telling Obama they would need to “find a quiet place” later to talk. According to Freeman, Trump said, “I’ve pulled out of that. It’s the conditions. Can you imagine that?” Obama responded with a laugh, and Trump continued, “and after, I will.” The conversation seemed to hint at a discussion involving international agreements, possibly referencing Trump’s previous decisions to withdraw from policies such as the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris Climate Agreement.
The two appeared to agree that the conversation would be handled privately, as Trump mentioned they needed a quiet place outside to discuss the matter. The exchange left many wondering about the nature of their conversation, which appeared to be significant but was cut short by the TV cameras.
