President-elect Donald Trump, 78, reacted to the death of former President Jimmy Carter at age 100.
Carter died almost two years after announcing he would spend his final days in hospice care.
His son Chip Carter, 74, confirmed the former president had died in his Georgia home on Sunday around 3.40 pm ET. He leaves behind four children and 25 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
‘I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter,’ Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
‘Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History.’
‘The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal 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.’
‘Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers.’
Last year, Carter attended his wife’s funeral alongside former first ladies including Michelle Obama, Melania Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Former Presidents Donald Trump, Barack Obama and George W. Bush did not attend the funeral in Plains, Georgia.
Hillary Clinton joined her husband former President Bill Clinton in a tribute to Carter, who they said lived a ‘long, good life.’
President-elect Donald Trump, 78, reacted to the death of former President Jimmy Carter at age 100
The Nobel Peace Prize winner lived out his final years in Plains, Georgia.
He had wife of 77 years Rosalynn by his side until her passing on November 19, 2023 at the age of 96.
At 100 years old, he was the longest-lived former president in America’s history.
Carter’s four years as president were blighted by an oil crisis that forced Americans to line up for gas and the Iran hostage situation that stretched into the final minutes of his administration before Ronald Reagan took over.
But the Navy veteran’s dedication to philanthropy meant he quickly became one of the most beloved figures in American politics.
As a result, world leaders and sitting politicians started posting heartfelt tributes to the former president.
Incoming Vice President J.D. Vance also shared a tribute on X.
‘Jimmy Carter dedicated his life to serving this country. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. May he Rest in Peace.’
