Obama and Trump’s bromance latest sign of Democratic acceptance of MAGA ‘reality’

Published January 11, 2025 7:00am ET



President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama‘s viral conversation and laughter this week pointed to a growing acquiescence among the Democratic Party of Trump’s incoming return to global power.

The pair were seated next to each other during former President Jimmy Carter’s memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. However, despite their antagonistic relationship over the past decade, the two were seen briefly chatting in what looked like a cordial conversation.

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