Read Trump’s statements on Jimmy Carter’s death
President-elect Donald Trump issued two statements after sunday night Former President Jimmy Carter diessaying “we all owe him a debt of gratitude.” Carter died Sunday at the age of 100.
Trump first made this statement on Truth Social:
“I just heard the news that President Jimmy Carter has passed away. Those of us who have had the privilege of serving as president understand that this is a very unique club and only we can appreciate the tremendous responsibility of leading this greatest nation.” History.
Jimmy’s challenges as president come at a critical time for our country, and he is doing everything he can to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.
Melania and I are lovingly thinking of the Carter family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to take them to heart and pray. “
About an hour later, Trump wrote in another post:
“President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. While I strongly disagree with him philosophically and politically, I also realize that he truly loved and respected our country and all it stood for. He worked hard to make America is a better place, and for that, I have the highest respect for him, he’s a truly good man, and certainly more influential than most presidents after he leaves the Oval Office. Rania and I send our condolences to his wonderful family!”
Trump frequently mocked him during the campaign carter’s single term in the White House from 1977 to 1981, and Said repeatedly Various comments have suggested that Carter is “the happiest man” because he is now “considered an outstanding president” compared to President Biden.
Following Carter’s death, President Biden, former Presidents Obama and Bush, and other U.S. and world leaders issued statements Paying tribute to Carter’s legacy. In his speech on Sunday night, mr biden said Carter “lived a life that was measured not by his words but by his actions,” adding, “It would be great if we all became more like Jimmy Carter.”