President-elect Donald Trump has posted a heartfelt response to the information of former President Jimmy Carter’s dying.
Carter handed away in his Georgia dwelling on Sunday at 100 years previous.
The previous peanut farmer had been in hospice care for about a 12 months and was surrounded by household when he handed.
Trump responded to the information in a submit on Fact Social, honoring Carter for doing “all the things in his energy to enhance the lives of all Individuals.”
Trump wrote:
I simply heard of the information in regards to the passing of President Jimmy Carter. These of us who’ve been lucky to have served as President perceive it is a very unique membership, and solely we are able to relate to the big duty of main the Biggest Nation in Historical past.
The challenges Jimmy confronted as President got here at a pivotal time for our nation and he did all the things in his energy to enhance the lives of all Individuals. For that, all of us owe him a debt of gratitude.
Melania and I are considering warmly of the Carter Household and their family members throughout this troublesome time. We urge everybody to maintain them of their hearts and prayers.
The Empire State Constructing will probably be lit in purple, white and blue on Sunday night time “to honor the life and legacy” of Carter.
The American flag on the White Home is presently flying at half-staff.
“Right this moment, America and the world misplaced a unprecedented chief, statesman and humanitarian,” Joe Biden mentioned in an announcement. “Over six many years, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a pricey pal. However, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, although, is that thousands and thousands of individuals all through America and the world who by no means met him considered him as a pricey pal as nicely.”
