Twitter can't get over Melania Trump smiling with Barack Obama at Barbara Bush's funeral
On April 17th, former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away at the age of 92. Barbara Bush served as the First Lady from 1989 to 1993, while her husband George H.W. Bush was President. The two were married for 73 years (!) — from 1945 up until the day she passed away. The Bushes shared a very sweet love story. Though their politics were controversial at times, ultimately, the former first lady left the world with grace, dignity, and the respect of many.
Some of the most recognizable faces in the world attended Barbara Bush’s funeral. Donald Trump chose not to attend — a rare choice for a sitting President to not honor a former First Lady. Though, it has become common for Trump to ignore funerals, like those of the victims of the Florida school shooting. Trump cited wanting “to avoid disruptions due to added security,” PEOPLE reports. Apparently, additional security is a disruption, though Bush lived most of her life surrounded by security and Secret Service.
Regardless, current First Lady Melania Trump attended without her husband. And she had the best seatmate of all: former President Barack Obama. In fact, it was pretty clear she was having a really great time. She was spotted smiling while talking with Obama, and the internet cannot get over it.
Have we ever seen Melania Trump smile so big?
At the funeral for Barbara Bush today, Melania Trump sat next to guess who...
Barack Obama!
After over a year in office, Melania has not smiled once in the presence of Donald Trump.
10 minutes with Obama’s, and look what happened!
Don’t retweet to @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/V4RbD85FUy— Ed Krassenstein ???? (@EdKrassen) April 21, 2018
This is meant with no disrespect to Barbara Bush. We’re just saying, Barack’s charm clearly works on Melania. And why shouldn’t it? He is the complete opposite of her husband. Barack Obama is charming, kind, gracious, warm, and always very funny, even when he’s telling dad jokes.
Twitter is having a field day with this picture of Melania Trump smiling.
People really want to make sure Donald Trump “doesn’t see” the photo.
Do NOT tweet this photo to @realDonaldTrump. He'll hate knowing that the first time Melania cracked a smile in years was during a quiet chat with Obama. pic.twitter.com/4JwBHGUcP5
— Bob Cesca (@bobcesca_go) April 21, 2018
We are always a fan of when Cher weighs in on literally anything.
First Real Smile On Melania’s
Face In a year & a half. Must be such a relief to sit next to a real PRESIDENT????????,One who is Honest,SMILES, Cares Is SMART, Capable RESPECTS WOMEN, Whose Children??Animals,Who Actually WON THE PRESIDENCY,Who Is NOT TERRIFIED OF PUTIN,Who is a MAN pic.twitter.com/oebGbtUUNN— Cher (@cher) April 22, 2018
Zing!
add "make Melania smile" to the long list of things Obama can do that Trump can't
— Jeff Tiedrich (@jefftiedrich) April 21, 2018
Melania Trump is used to sitting next to Presidents by now, but this raises a good point.
(Also, hey Michelle! And hey Bill & Hill! Miss you.)
You know I think that's the first time I've seen Melania smile while sitting next to a President. pic.twitter.com/dA1HbgO9hB
— Diana Hoskins???? F*** This Sh*t (@DenimBlueBiz) April 21, 2018
And it should certainly be noted that Melania Trump was a staunch supporter of the racist “birther” movement.
She was among those that demanded President Obama show his birth certificate to the world. Though this photographed captured a cute moment, Melania Trump has done little to nothing to deserve such high class and elegance from Obama. However, this is just who he is as a person, a man, and a citizen of the United States.
Melania Trump demanded to see President Obama's birth certificate on national television. She supported Donald Trump's racist "birther" claims.
President Obama replied with class and dignity yesterday, even making Melania do something we haven't seen her do in months... smile. pic.twitter.com/jvRFbU6LII— TO? ?O?E T?AViS ???????? (@TopRopeTravis) April 22, 2018
Melania smiled in yet another picture from Bush’s funeral. The collection of living Presidents and First Ladies (sans Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter) is a touching image. (Even more so without the current POTUS.)
The Bushes, Clintons, Obamas and Melania Trump gathered for a photo at the funeral of former first lady Barbara Bush.
(Photo: @PaulMorsePhoto - Office of George H. W. Bush) pic.twitter.com/ezLrC8XC3T— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 22, 2018
We’re glad almost everyone could come together to celebrate Barbara Bush’s life. May she rest in peace.
