Trump singled out Carter for intense criticism during the 2024 campaign, repeatedly mocking him to fire up supporters. He called President Joe Biden “the worst” but said he made Carter look “brilliant” by comparison. He even delivered the line on Carter’s 100th birthday in October.
Pictures shared on social media by the vice president and by the Carter Center prominently showed other past presidents in attendance.
The president-elect sat in the row directly ahead of Mike Pence, who was once the target of a violent mob bent on keeping Trump in power.
The music is majestic. The setting is glorious. Many of the top power players from DC are in attendance, and the words of praise for the president up front are unending.
Trump, who has alternated among praising, criticizing and mocking Jimmy Carter, went Wednesday to the Capitol Rotunda, where Carter will remain until Thursday morning.
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Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services were held at the National Cathedral, attended by former presidents and dignitaries.
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Washington mourned Jimmy Carter last week at the National Cathedral, which has been a guide for activism in the Trump era.