Former President Jimmy Carter's passing at age 100 has prompted tributes from President Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, and former President Barack Obama. Biden designated January 9th as a national day of mourning and plans for a state funeral are underway. Tributes highlight Carter's commitment to peace, humanitarian work, and civil rights.
FILE – Sen. Joe Biden and former President Jimmy Carter are seen at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Aug. 26, 2008. While the White House didn’t immediately announce specific plans, state funerals for presidents usually include lying in state at the US Capitol and a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral. Biden separately designated Jan. 9 as a national day of mourning.
“He believed some things were more important than reelection – things like integrity, respect, and compassion,” Obama said in a statement. Biden said he’s spoken with some of Carter’s friends and members of his family who are planning services. Trump frequently brought up Carter during the 2024 election campaign, seeking to use him as reference point for Biden’s presidency.“Biden is the worst president in the history of our country, worse than Jimmy Carter by a long shot,” Trump said at a campaign stop in Manhattan in April. “Jimmy Carter is happy because he has had a brilliant presidency compared to Biden.”
The timing of Carter’s death on Sunday means U.S. flags will be at half-staff on Trump’s inauguration day next month.
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