Social media erupts over funeral rendition of Jimmy Carter’s reported favorite song, ‘Imagine’
The late former President Jimmy Carter reportedly named John Lennon's 1971 hit “Imagine” as his favorite song. However, after the song was used at a state funeral, there was a lot of criticism on social media that it was inappropriate to be used at a memorial service held by a Christian church. On Thursday, the […]
Trump Gets Chummy with Obama at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
President-elect Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended President Jimmy Carter's funeral, seated with other former presidents and their spouses, where Trump had a long conversation with former President Barack Obama. We had a conversation. The Trumps were the first to enter. Before taking his seat, the president-elect met and shook hands with former […]
CNN’s Jake Tapper notes Biden-Harris tension at Jimmy Carter funeral
CNN anchor Jake Tapper describes the cold greetings exchanged between President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. I couldn't help but notice the words. During CNN's live broadcast of the funeral, Tapper said there was “no particularly warm […]
Suspect identified in scare moments before Trump paid respects to Jimmy Carter
U.S. Capitol Police on Wednesday accused President-elect Donald Trump of trying to set his car on fire as he paid his respects to former President Jimmy Carter, who was lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C. The identity of the arrested man has been determined. A Virginia man, Adrian J. Hinton, 35, […]
Jimmy Carter funeral: mourners gather at Washington national cathedral – US politics live | US politics
Jimmy Carter's state funeral was held at the Washington National Cathedral. good morning. Today, thousands of mourners and living former U.S. presidents gather at the National Cathedral in Washington for the state funeral of 39th President Jimmy Carter. President Joe Biden gave a eulogy for his fellow Democrats, and Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack […]
Jimmy Carter to receive state funeral in Washington DC before burial in Georgia | Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter's six-day farewell to the nation culminated Thursday as the 39th president received a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral before returning to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, to be buried beside his wife, Rosalyn. Ru. The service marks the end of Mr. Carter's national lying in state at the Capitol, where Vice […]
Jimmy Carter’s funeral will bring all five living presidents together in Washington, D.C.
Supporters and friends of the late President Carter will attend his funeral Thursday at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The service, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., comes as President Biden declared Thursday a national day of mourning for the 38th president, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. The event […]
Donald and Melania Trump Pay Respects to Jimmy Carter Lying in State
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump paid tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter as he lay in state Wednesday night. The Trumps arrived at the U.S. Capitol just before 5:30 p.m. and were greeted by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). The Trumps stood solemnly and silently in front of Carter's casket for more than […]
Capitol Police arrest man who tried to set his car on fire as Trump paid respects to Jimmy Carter and met with GOP senators
U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man Wednesday on suspicion of attempting to set a car on fire near the Capitol as President-elect Donald Trump visited Republican lawmakers and paid tribute to the late former President Jimmy Carter. The disturbing incident occurred in front of the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial shortly before 5:30 p.m., as President […]
Trump pays respects with Melania to Jimmy Carter, huddles with Senate GOP on Capitol Hill
After paying tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter, President-elect Donald Trump and first lady Melania Carter gathered with Senate Republicans on Wednesday to discuss the president's legislative priorities for his first 100 days, including border security and energy reform. We had an extensive discussion. “I feel great” about returning to the Capitol, a beaming […]