Harris, Emhoff appear to ignore Trump, Obama as outgoing veep grimaces at presidential banter

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff made headlines at President Jimmy Carter’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral by seemingly ignoring the two most recent former presidents in attendance.

As they were led to their seats on the first row, stage left, by a uniformed officer, Harris paused to let Emhoff pass her and sit on the end closest to the Trumps. Unlike other guests who greeted former President George W. Bush upon his arrival, there was little movement when Harris and Emhoff entered.

Former President Barack Obama and President-elect Trump engaged in a lengthy conversation as other first and second families arrived, with Harris appearing to notice and turning to see the interaction behind her. A brief grimace crossed her face before she resumed facing forward.

Harris later whispered to Emhoff as they looked at the funeral program, and she exchanged a few words with first lady Jill Biden as the outgoing first family arrived. The seating arrangement also placed former first lady Laura Bush behind Harris.

One notable absence was former second lady Michelle Obama, as well as Lynne Cheney. Marilyn Quayle and Karen Pence were seated in the third row, while Tipper Gore was not in attendance.

The interactions and seating arrangements at the funeral sparked speculation and discussion among attendees and observers. The event served as a gathering of political figures from various administrations, highlighting the dynamics and relationships within the political landscape.

The details and nuances of the interactions at President Carter’s funeral offer a glimpse into the complex web of relationships and protocols in the political sphere. The presence and actions of current and former leaders carry symbolic weight and are subject to scrutiny and interpretation.

Overall, the funeral ceremony provided a platform for observing the interactions and dynamics between political figures from different administrations. The seating arrangements, greetings, and conversations among attendees offered insights into the complexities of political relationships and protocols.