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With Stern Looks, Jokes, Snubs, and Eye Rolls, Presidents, Candidates, and Their Spouses Say Plenty at Carter’s Funeral

It’s clear from their own actions that some grudges may never be forgiven.

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President Trump shakes hands with Vice President Pence for the first time since the attack on the Capitol that put Pence's own life at risk. AP/Jacquelyn Martin
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

At President Carter’s funeral on Thursday, several presidents and vice presidents spoke to each other not just through their words but through their actions — who they whispered to, who they grimaced at, who they playfully jabbed, and who they ignored entirely. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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