President-elect Donald Trump responded to the news of former President Jimmy Carter‘s death Sunday afternoon, saying he faced many “challenges” as president but commended Carter for “doing everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans.”
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump pointed to the “enormous responsibility” it takes to be president, and added that “we all owe him a debt of gratitude” for his service.
“I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. 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,” Trump said.
Trump added that he and his wife, Melania, are “thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time.”
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Vice President-elect J.D. Vance reposted Trump’s statement on X and said, “Jimmy Carter dedicated his life to serving this country. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. May he Rest in Peace.”
Carter died on Sunday afternoon at 100 years old after entering hospice care in Georgia over a year ago. His death marked the end of the longest life of any former U.S. president.
