Summary
A 2009 photo of President-elect Barack Obama meeting with four former U.S. presidents in the White House resurfaced during President Donald Trump's recent State of the Union address. The image drew attention on social media as users compared it to today's political climate, which some view as more divided.
Key Facts
- The 2009 photo shows President-elect Barack Obama with former Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, and then-President George W. Bush.
- This meeting took place on January 7, 2009, just two weeks before Obama officially became president.
- The photo went viral on the social media platform Threads during President Trump's State of the Union address.
- Social media users commented on the perceived contrast between the unity seen in the photo and current political divisions.
- The State of the Union address by President Trump was the longest in modern history at about one hour and 48 minutes.
- During the address, President Trump spoke about topics such as immigration, the economy, tariffs, and the stock market.
- Some Democrats reacted by boycotting or silently protesting during the speech.
- The renewed interest in the photo highlighted feelings about political polarization in the U.S. today.
