In late May, the Universe gave us the gift of witnessing a new diplomatic bromance bloom: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron. And this week, we also got a sweet reminder that the friendship between former President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau is also still going strong.
The two leaders met for dinner Tuesday night after Obama gave a speech at the Montreal Board of Trade. He took a few digs at President Trump (without saying his name) and addressed topics such as climate change, the rise of populism, fake news, and the importance of standing by certain global institutions.
After the event ended, Obama and Trudeau went to grab dinner in the St. Henri neighbourhood. The Canadian prime minister tweeted a picture of the dinner and said, "How do we get young leaders to take action in their communities? Thanks @BarackObama for your visit & insights tonight in my hometown."
(In our opinion, not adding heart emojis to this tweet seems like a wasted opportunity. Trudeau had some characters left. Yes, we checked.)
How do we get young leaders to take action in their communities? Thanks @BarackObama for your visit & insights tonight in my hometown. pic.twitter.com/EwJXPEkN3w
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 7, 2017
Obama's eponymous organisation also posted a photo of the encounter on its main Twitter account.
Tonight in Montreal, @BarackObama and @JustinTrudeau discussed their shared commitment to developing the next generation of leaders. pic.twitter.com/170ze83igl
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) June 7, 2017
Naturally, people on social media were glad to see the two leaders reunited, and it led to a barrage of memes. Some people speculated that they had dinner to please their fans.
its like obama and trudeau saw all the memes and said "let's do dinner, for the fandom"
— Oliver Willis (@owillis) June 7, 2017
Others focused on how lovingly Trudeau looks at Obama.
Find someone who looks at you the way Trudeau looks at Obama pic.twitter.com/HDl0lJw4wl
— Alp Ozcelik (@alplicable) June 7, 2017
There was obviously that person who just had to make a covfefe joke.
Obama: "What do you recommend?"
— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 7, 2017
Trudeau: "I hear the covfefe is pretty good" pic.twitter.com/aGUgmZdBns
Some wondered if the encounter hurt the feelings of former Vice President Joe Biden, whose friendship with Obama is just too pure. However, in May we learned that Obiden is strong as ever, so we wouldn't worry about it. It's very likely Biden may not be the type of person to share his ice cream, but we think he can share his friend.
^ 'Memories, light the corners of my mind
— Maggie Jordan: (@MaggieJordanACN) June 7, 2017
Misty water-colored memories, of the way we were' pic.twitter.com/5sBsG196sN
And finally, a couple of people suggested that Macron should join Obama and Trudeau for dinner. Or you know, they should join forces to save the world.
Obama & Trudeau! My heroes!
— Rhonda Jo Aldrich (@RoosterWrangler) June 7, 2017
But where's Macron?!
The Three Musketeers show the World what leaders should be!
One day, all of this will be over and Trudeau, the Obamas & Macron can travel the world doing good deeds and solving crimes. https://t.co/DKbIHPLyMA
— William K. Wolfrum (@Wolfrum) June 7, 2017
What do us girls gotta do to get invited to the next Obama-Trudeau dinner?
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