Vice President Kamala Harris sparked controversy after posting a photo from the late President Jimmy Carter’s funeral that excluded President-elect Donald Trump, despite his attendance alongside other former presidents and vice presidents. Harris’s post praised Carter’s legacy but drew backlash on social media for what critics perceived as a deliberate snub of Trump.
The photo showed current and former presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, with Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, in the foreground. Social media users criticized Harris for allegedly cropping Trump out, accusing her of pettiness and partisanship.
Meanwhile, a friendly interaction between Trump and Obama caught attention, with lip reader Jeremy Freeman analyzing their lighthearted exchange before the service. The two reportedly joked about logistical matters and briefly discussed a potential follow-up meeting.
Harris’s photo and Trump’s inclusion in the event have fueled debates online, highlighting lingering tensions and partisanship as the Biden administration nears its end.
President Jimmy Carter loved our country. He lived his faith, served the people, and left the world better than he found it.
President Carter’s many contributions will echo for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/xF96snw8hV
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) January 11, 2025