15 Super Awkward And Strange Moments From Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
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Jimmy Carter’s funeral brought together the five living US Presidents, and the event truly brought reality TV levels of drama involving the most powerful people in the world.
I’m obsessed with this person who said, “I feel like this is the closest Washington will ever get to a Real Housewives reunion.”
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So, because this was quite a day, let’s recap all of the awkward moments in one place:
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She appears to feel a certain way about them!
2. This person also pointed out how Karen Pence happily greeted the Clintons:
Interesting detail in the full video, Karen Pence ignores the Trumpās. Stands up to shake hands with Bill and Hillary Clinton when they arrive. https://t.co/qNWMsKRawu
ā Hussain (@huspsa) January 9, 2025
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This feels intentional!
He heads straight for Obama.
Yeah, I don’t think anyone was expecting that!
7. Then there was Kamala casually looking back at Obama talking to Trump before quickly looking back:
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Awk!
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I also just noticed Melania watching Kamala at the same time.
10. Doug also had a seemingly awkward interaction with Trump, and it appears he only shakes Melania’s hand:
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Woof.
11. Doug also had a moment when the speaker said “Two Presidents in a room is one too many” and looked at Trump and Biden.
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Trump’s not laughing lol.
12. There was the moment Donald Trump was the only person without his hand on his heart:
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13. People think Biden made a pointed remark about “the abuse of power” towards Trump:
Watch how uncomfortable Trump appears without Biden ever mentioning his name.
Biden: āWe have an obligation to stand up to what my dad used to say is the greatest sin of all: The abuse of power.ā
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ā Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) January 9, 2025
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He was perched!
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Trump also gave Biden a stare-down when he sat down after his speech.
15. And lastly, there was this moment at the end of the funeral where Trump and Kamala do anything BUT look at each other.
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We’ve all been there before!
