A tribute photo shared by Vice President Kamala Harris honoring the late President Jimmy Carter has stirred online debate — not because of what it showed, but because of who it left out. The image, posted on Harris’ official social media accounts, features her alongside President Joe Biden and former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama at Carter’s funeral, solemnly standing with hands over hearts.

However, noticeably absent from the photo are former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump, despite their attendance at the service. The image quickly caught the public’s attention, with many speculating whether the omission was accidental or intentional.

Harris captioned the image with a heartfelt tribute to Carter, praising his faith, service, and lasting impact on the country. She did not mention Trump in her message, but social media users were quick to point out his exclusion. Comments ranged from humorous reactions to deeper political speculation about the photo’s editing.

Adding fuel to the controversy, the Carter Center also shared funeral images that did not include the Trumps. This has led to further questions about whether their absence from official visuals was a coordinated decision or merely coincidental.

The funeral, held at Washington National Cathedral, brought together all five living former U.S. presidents — Biden, Trump, Clinton, Bush, and Obama — as well as several past and current vice presidents, including Mike Pence and JD Vance. First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff also attended.

One other notable absence was former First Lady Michelle Obama, whose office did not release a reason for her nonattendance. While the funeral was meant to honor Carter’s life and legacy, the attention surrounding Harris’ cropped photo has once again shown how political divides remain present even during national moments of reflection.