Jimmy Carter to receive state funeral: Trump calls him ‘truly a good man’, Biden mourns loss of ‘extraordinary leader’

“Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian,” the president said.

Biden recognized Carter’s compassion and moral clarity, which led him to work tirelessly in a variety of areas, including eradicating disease, building peace, advancing civil rights, promoting free and fair elections, housing the homeless, and serving the vulnerable Group defense. His efforts brought about global change.

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Carter’s love for his wife Rosalyn is also highlighted, and their relationship is defined as the epitome of partnership. The statement expressed comfort that the couple was reunited.

“We will miss both of them deeply, but we take comfort in knowing that they are reunited and will remain in our hearts forever,” Biden said.

The Biden family expressed its gratitude to the Carter family and their staff for their service and assured that their legacy will continue. The statement concluded by calling on young people across the country to learn from Carter’s purpose and humble life.

According to Biden’s statement, an official state funeral will be held in Washington, D.C., to honor the late James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States.

Separately, President-elect Trump said in a statement to “Truth Society” that while he “strongly disagrees” with Carter philosophically and politically, he realizes that Carter “loves and respects” this country and everything it stands for.

“He worked hard to make America a better place, and for that I have the highest respect for him. He was a truly good man and, of course, he will be greatly missed,” Trump said.

Trump acknowledged Carter was “very important” and said he will remain so even after he leaves office. The incoming president also offered his “warmest condolences” on behalf of the country Melania Trump in his statement.

why it’s important: Carter, born October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, is bessie lillian carter and James Earl Carter Sr. Before his political career, he was a peanut farmer and a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. Elected governor of Georgia in 1970 and president of the United States in 1976. His death at the age of 100 marked the end of an era dedicated to public service and humanitarianism.

Trump has been criticized for taking digs at Carter in the past, particularly for his comments about the former first lady’s funeral Rosalynn Carter. On another occasion, Trump said Carter was “not a great president,” but compared to Biden, he was one of the “great presidents.”

In September, on his 100th birthday, Carter received a message from Biden in which the current president said, “I admire you so much.”

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