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Trump Invites Obama to Play Golf at Carter’s Funeral, New Book Reveals

The reveal marks the first detailed look at an unexpected thaw between the two rivals, captured through forensic lip reading, hinting at plans for a private follow-up.

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Overview

  • A new book by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager and Isaac Arnsdorf reveals Trump invited Obama to play golf during Jimmy Carter’s state funeral, touting his 15 global courses.
  • Forensic lip reader Jeremy Freeman deciphers Trump’s remark about finding a “quiet place” later to continue a matter of importance away from onlookers.
  • Their Jan. 9 meeting at Washington National Cathedral was their first public interaction since Obama warned Trump on North Korea after the 2016 election handoff.
  • The cordial moment diverged from past funerals, where seating apart underscored their longstanding rift.
  • Reporting on these revelations has spanned outlets across the political spectrum, reflecting sustained public interest in their evolving rapport.