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Charlemagne Criticizes Obama for Friendly Exchange with Trump at Carter Funeral

The radio host called the interaction 'terrible political optics' and accused Obama of undermining past criticisms of Trump.

  • Charlemagne tha God criticized former President Obama for appearing 'chummy' with President-elect Trump during former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
  • A viral video showed Obama laughing at something Trump said, sparking debate over the optics of their interaction given their contentious history.
  • Charlemagne argued that the moment contradicted Obama's previous statements labeling Trump a 'threat to democracy' and a 'fascist.'
  • Trump commented on the exchange, suggesting that he and Obama 'probably' like each other but did not disclose the topic of their conversation.
  • Co-hosts of 'The Breakfast Club' pushed back on Charlemagne's interpretation, suggesting the exchange could have been about something trivial or unrelated to politics.
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