Donald Trump and Barack Obama were seen sharing a laugh at Jimmy Carter's state funeral, marking the first time the pair have come face to face since the Republican's election win in November

Former President Barack Obama attended Jimmy Carter’s state funeral on Thursday without his wife, Michelle Obama, although a spokeswoman for the former first lady said she sent her condolences to the Carter family.

With neither president revealing what the pair spoke about, speculation has mounted about the details of their conversation.

Leaders of American government, including five living presidents, attended Jimmy Carter's formal state funeral in Washington on Thursday. But where was former first lady Michelle Obama?

President Bush's playful interactions with the Obamas at otherwise solemn events have a history of going viral

"Former First Lady Michelle Obama is not in attendance at President Carter’s National Funeral Service," spokeswoman Crystal Carson said in a statement to USA TODAY. "Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from the remarkable former president."

For former president Jimmy Carter’s funeral, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well other former presidents, were joined by their spouses while Barack Obama attended solo.

On Thursday, all living presidents and spouses attended Jimmy Carter's funeral, except Michelle Obama. Here's why.

The inauguration was the second gathering of U.S. presidents and their spouses that Michelle Obama has missed in recent weeks.

The entire "Presidents Club" will be at a U.S. inauguration for the first time since President Obama's first inauguration in 2009.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool) 2017: Trump delivers the inaugural address for his first term.