Trump, Obama Tensions Flare After Carter Funeral

During former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral in January 2025, President Donald Trump invited former President Barack Obama to play golf at one of his global courses, as detailed in a book by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf. Obama declined the invitation, and despite the outwardly cordial exchange, the longstanding rivalry between the two persisted. In the following weeks, Trump reportedly tore down Obama’s White House portrait, criticized his presidential library, and circulated conspiracy memes about him. Obama responded by criticizing Trump’s leadership and warning against divisive politics. The episode underscored the ongoing animosity between the two leaders, who continued to publicly attack and mock each other. The brief golf invitation served as a flashpoint in their enduring feud.