A lighthearted moment between President Donald Trump and Barack Obama at Jimmy Carter’s funeral had social media buzzing and body language experts guessing for months. Now, thanks to a new insider book, we finally know what sparked the unlikely laughter between the two former presidents.
According to 2024, the upcoming political tell-all by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf, Trump offered Obama a round of golf — and pitched him on the lush beauty of his world-famous courses.
Obama and Trump talk, smile … (Carter funeral) pic.twitter.com/84zBelvKgx
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“I Didn’t Realize How Friendly It Looked”
Trump, always the dealmaker, reportedly whispered details about his 15 elite golf courses, enticing Obama with an open invitation to play. Whether Obama laughed at the offer or the boldness of it, the two shared multiple chuckles, with Obama even leaning past Melania to whisper something back.
“It did look very friendly, I must say,” Trump later told reporters.“I saw it on your wonderful network… and I said, ‘Boy, they look like two people that like each other.’”
“Quiet Place to Talk”
Forensic lip reader Jeremy Freeman told the Daily Mail back in January that Trump appeared to say the phrase “quiet place” during their private exchange — possibly suggesting they find a location to speak away from the cameras.
That wouldn’t be out of character for Trump, who has met privately with dozens of world leaders during his time in office and often prefers direct, unfiltered communication.
Kamala Harris? Not Amused
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, still reeling from her landslide election loss to Trump, sat just feet away from the laughing duo — and looked visibly irritated.
Grimacing and scanning the room, Harris reportedly wanted no part of the warmth being exchanged between her old boss and the man who just ended her political career.
