Obama’s LinkedIn Shows Trump Photo in Viral Technical Glitch
Barack Obama’s LinkedIn profile has become the center of internet attention after users discovered Donald Trump’s photo appearing under Obama’s “Experience” section. The unexpected display has nothing to do with political friendship but stems from a technical quirk in how LinkedIn handles organizational profiles.
Technical Glitch Behind the Viral Moment
The bizarre appearance occurs because Obama’s profile lists “President of the United States at The White House” as part of his professional experience. Since the official White House LinkedIn page currently features Trump’s photo as its display image, it automatically appears alongside Obama’s presidential role on his profile.
This technical oversight has created an unintentional visual connection between the two former political rivals, leading to widespread social media buzz and countless memes.
Internet Declares It ‘Greatest Troll of All Time’
Social media users have responded with a mixture of amusement and amazement at the accidental pairing. Comments range from calling it “the greatest troll in American History” to suggestions that “Obama gotta clap back and change his profile pic.”
One user noted the irony: “Obama’s LinkedIn glitch just casually dropped Trump into his résumé after the White House pic update.” Another declared it “the most epic troll ever,” while some questioned whether it was truly accidental.
The viral moment comes at a time when Trump and Obama recently shared a surprisingly friendly interaction at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, where they were spotted chatting amicably despite their political differences.
This LinkedIn glitch highlights how interconnected digital profiles can create unexpected visual narratives, turning a simple technical oversight into a viral internet sensation that has captured public imagination worldwide.

