President-elect Trump said former President Carter, who died Sunday, “did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans.”
“I just heard the news that President Jimmy Carter has passed away.'' President Trump said in a Truth social post Sunday afternoon.. “Those of us who have been fortunate enough to serve as president understand that this is a very special club, and we are the only ones who can relate to the great responsibility of leading the greatest country in history.”
“The challenges Jimmy faced as president came at a critical time for our country, and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude. Yes,” he continued.
In a subsequent Truth Social post, Trump said that while he “strongly disagrees” with Carter “philosophically and politically,” he said he “truly loves and respects our country and everything it stands for.” He also said that he was aware that he had done so.
In his second post about Carter, Trump said: “He worked hard to make America a better place. I have the utmost respect for him for that. He's a really good person. Of course he will be greatly missed.” “Even after he left the Oval Office, he had far more influence than most presidents. Melania and I send our deepest condolences to his wonderful family!”
Carter died Sunday in Plains, Georgia, according to the Carter Center. He turned 100 in October, making him the longest-living president in U.S. history.
In his first post, Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump's “heart goes out to the Carter family and their loved ones during this difficult time.”
“We encourage everyone to keep this in mind and in your prayers,” he said.
The Carter Center announced on February 18, 2023, that the former president will begin receiving hospice care after a series of short hospitalizations and has chosen to “spend the remainder of his time at home with his family” rather than undergo additional medical intervention. did.
Former President Carter, a Democrat who was 52 when he entered the Oval Office, spent four years in the White House disrupted by the Iran hostage crisis, oil shortages and high inflation.
Updated at 6:33pm ET.
