Unlikely political pairs prove friendship is stronger than politics

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Amid political scandals, drama and the not-so-pleasant mudslinging, there are actually some high-profile political figures that ended up with some unexpected friends in their circles.

Who would have ever thought that former first lady Nancy Reagan would befriend ex-wrestler and actor, Mr. T? Their friendship reportedly blossomed over the years starting with the Reagan's "Just Say No" campaign. Mr. T would later tweet that working with Nancy Reagan "was the highlight of my career" and he would "continue her work in trying to keep kids from the dangers of drugs" when she passed away in early 2016.

Would you ever guess baseball legend Jackie Robinson and former president Richard Nixon were friends? The controversial friendship had many ups and downs, mostly centered around civil rights issues and political scandals. Eventually Robinson's endorsement of the former president was revoked when Nixon ran against Humphrey in 1968. The two stayed in touch until the baseball legend's last days.

Click through the slideshow above to see more unusual political friendships.

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