Earlier today, CNN asserted that President Trump’s tense relationship with former President Obama signified his exit from the “presidential fraternity.” The strain between the two men is no secret; during the 2016 election, Obama campaigned against the current President, stating that his victory would be an “insult to my legacy.” Likewise, President Trump was very outspoken regarding his displeasure with Obama’s policies and frequent golf trips. There is not much to suggest any warm feelings or amicability between these two men. White House advisers and former officials have confirmed the absence of any professional relationship between President Trump and Barack Obama.
There was a point in American history where President Trump and Obama appeared to get along. After the 45th President’s victory, Obama spoke with him in the Oval Office for over an hour. Later that day, President Trump claimed that he and Obama had developed “warm ties” with one another. On Inauguration Day, the country saw the two gentlemen smile and shake hands. First Lady Melania Trump even gave Michelle Obama a lovely gift from Tiffany’s. Despite the warm displays, it would not be unreasonable to suggest that President Trump and Obama mutually dislike each other. Any reasonably mature adult can smile, shake hands, and look happy for a few hours; exterior appearances are not always a reflection of inner feelings.
