Obama did not want to be there. But she went because it was expected of her, even though it meant being in the presence of the man who tried to delegitimize her husband’s historic nomination and presidency.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with a state funeral Thursday in Washington, D.C. All five living current and former presidents were in attendance, but only four first ladies. Former first lady Michelle Obama did not join her husband, former president Barack Obama, at the ceremony.

The handshake happened almost four years to the day when Trump supporters called for Pence's execution during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend the state ... Trump shook hands with his own former vice president, Mike Pence, who was a loyal ally until he refused to go along with Trump's ...

The president-elect and his former vice president, who have been at odds since the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots, briefly conversed at former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral

That day Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, with some chanting "Hang Mike Pence ... Former first lady Michelle Obama did not attend the funeral. Pence did not endorse his former boss ...

While Trump’s popularity with his political peers may be dwindling, the support from important tech-business leaders remains strong

Donald Trump will be sworn in for a second term as president next week—with every living former president, billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Carrie Underwood, the Village People and several foreign leaders getting invitations.

Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services were held at the National Cathedral, attended by former presidents and dignitaries.

Donald Trump and Barack Obama appeared to be laughing and joking with one another while waiting for the funeral service to begin.

Trump and Obama weren’t the only ones having fun at former President Carter ‘s funeral. When George W. Bush arrived, Obama stood to greet him and Bush gave him a quick bap on the stomach like they were old friends comfortable with this kind of physical banter. Bush then took his seat on the other side of Obama.