Donald Trump shares viral lip-reading where Obama calls Kamala Harris 'horrendous'

Donald Trump shares a viral lip-reading interpretation where Obama allegedly calls Kamala Harris "horrendous."


Pop Culture & Art January 13, 2025
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently shared a viral lip-reading video on his Truth Social account that humorously portrays an exchange between him and Barack Obama.

The video, which has gained attention online, shows Obama allegedly calling Vice President Kamala Harris "horrendous," though this interpretation is made-up and not based on actual conversations.

The original footage, which surfaced after Jimmy Carter's funeral, shows Trump and Obama conversing, but the content of their discussion was never publicly revealed. Forensic lipreader Jeremy Freeman interpreted the exchange, which included phrases about needing a quiet place to talk. Trump later commented that he was surprised by how friendly the video made him and Obama appear, noting that they likely got along despite their differing political philosophies.

However, the viral lip-reading version took things a step further, depicting Obama allegedly making critical comments about Harris. In the video, Obama is shown telling Trump, "I did what I could to help her. She was horrendous." Trump humorously replies, "I know. You know what I realized? Hillary still hates me." The video ends with a reference to Kamala Harris, suggesting tension between her and Obama.

Trump's decision to share this playful version on his Truth Social without commentary hints at his enjoyment of the humorous interpretation. The video has quickly gained traction online, with many speculating about the playful rivalry it implies among high-profile political figures.

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