Politics
Will Donald Trump attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral?
The man who is set to be return to the presidency in January was no friend of Carter’s but tradition means he is likely to be in attendance.
Former President Jimmy Carter’s passing at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024, has prompted questions about who will attend his upcoming funeral. As preparations for the state funeral are underway, attention has turned to who will be in attendance.
Despite past tensions between Trump and Carter, it is highly probable that Trump will attend the funeral. As a former president himself, Trump is expected to pay his respects to Carter, regardless of their political differences. The tradition of presidents attending their predecessors’ funerals transcends party lines and personal disagreements.
However, no announcement has yet been made to confirm.
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It is anticipated that all four living former U.S. presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Trump, will be present at Carter’s state funeral service
Funeral details
While specific details about Carter’s funeral are yet to be released, it is expected that the service will be held at Washington National Cathedral after Carter lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda for three days. The funeral will likely follow the traditional five-day format for presidential funerals, culminating in a procession down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C..
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