Trump fans furious after multiple perceived insults at Jimmy Carter funeral

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump talks with Mike Pence and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, on the day of the State Funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, U.S., January 9, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump talks with Mike Pence and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, on the day of the State Funeral for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, U.S., January 9, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

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January 10, 2025Trump

President-elect Donald Trump was snubbed by many as the nation's former leaders came together at the funeral for a member of their exclusive group, Jimmy Carter, in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.

And his MAGA devotees were furious.

The TruthSocial group Citizen Free Press pointed out that George W. Bush and his wife Laura refused to shake Trump's hand, instead giving former President Barack Obama a playful shoulder tap.

While former Vice President Mike Pence did shake Trump's hand, his wife Karen remained seated and refused to acknowledge the nation's next leader.

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The comments section of the post was immediately flooded with attacks on the former presidents, with followers calling the younger Bush part of the so-called deep state.

Far-right social media influencer "CatTurd" called the snub from Mrs. Pence "Pathetic," reposting a story from a pro-Trump website known for conspiracy theories.

Trump supporters like far-right host Benny Johnson falsely claimed President Joe Biden fell asleep during the funeral. The photo he shared showed others with closed eyes, too, like the Bushes and Karen Pence. It got pushback from people responding screen captures of Trump appearing to do the same.

Like many in the far-right, Fox host Sean Hannity was triggered by former first lady Michelle Obama being a no-show at the funeral.

Former Trump strategist Steve Cortes remarked, "President Trump got the last laugh," while including a video of Obama laughing at something Trump said.

Outkick founder Clay Travis shared the video of Obama and Trump speaking and asked, "Did Obama vote for Trump too?!"

Trump ally Jack Posobiec started a conspiracy theory, claiming that the reason Mrs. Obama wasn't on hand was that the couple was "on the outs" in the exclusive group of just five couples.

"Just had someone reach out ..." he said.