Trump praises Carter: "An exclusive club"

Tributes to the USA's former president Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday, are pouring in. A long line of world leaders are condoling, including the USA's incoming president Donald Trump.

» Published: December 30 2024

Trump praises Carter: "An exclusive club"
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The 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, died on Sunday, 100 years old.

Carter's life cannot be measured in words, but must be measured in his deeds, states President Joe Biden.

Just look at his life, his life's work, says Biden in a televised speech on Sunday evening, American time.

"Created peace"

He worked to eradicate diseases, not just at home but around the world. He created peace, worked for civil and human rights, promoted free and fair elections around the world. He built homes for the homeless with his own hands, says Biden.

The President-elect Trump sent his condolences and stated that Carter did everything in his power to improve Americans' lives:

"Those of us who have had the privilege of serving as presidents understand that this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility it entails to lead the world's most prominent nation."

Obama: Outstanding

Tributes to Carter's life's work came from many quarters. The former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton showed their appreciation and sorrow:

"Hillary and I mourn Jimmy Carter's death and want to thank him for his long, meaningful life. Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others – until the end."

Another former President, Barack Obama, calls Jimmy Carter an "outstanding man".

"President Carter taught us all what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, and justice".

European leaders pay tribute

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says in a statement how much he has appreciated Carter's work.

"I met Jimmy Carter on several occasions. A rare, warm, sympathetic, and listening person. He was actively engaged until the end, despite being weakened by illness", says Jonas Gahr Støre.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj pays tribute to Carter's "unwavering support for Ukraine". France's President Emmanuel Macron also pays tribute to Carter as an advocate for human rights.

"France sends its heartfelt thoughts to his family and the American people", writes Macron.

Sweden's former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Carl Bildt (The Moderate Party) writes on social media that Carter's work after his presidency was more significant than his time as president. "A truly impressive person", writes Bildt.

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