A tribute photo shared by Vice President Kamala Harris honoring the late President Jimmy Carter has drawn attention for omitting former President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, despite their attendance at the funeral. The image, showing Harris with Presidents Biden, Clinton, Bush, and Obama, quickly sparked social media speculation about whether the omission was intentional.
Harris’ post, which highlighted Carter’s legacy, did not mention Trump, leading some users to humorously comment on the “best photo crop of the decade.” This omission became a hot topic, particularly since the Carter Center also shared funeral photos that excluded the Trumps, despite their presence.
The debate over the cropped photo is further fueled by the political rivalry between Harris and Trump, as they faced off in the 2024 election. The funeral, attended by all five living former presidents, also had several notable absentees, including former First Lady Michelle Obama, whose absence has not been explained.
While the funeral was meant to honor Jimmy Carter’s legacy, the controversy surrounding Harris’ post shifted the focus to politics, proving that even during moments of national unity, political tensions can’t be avoided.