Trump to Attend Jimmy Carter's State Funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9

Jan 1, 2025, 12:10 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed his intention to attend the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, scheduled for January 9 at the Washington National Cathedral. Trump made this announcement as he entered a New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, stating, 'I'll be there. We were invited.' He declined to comment on whether he had spoken to any members of the Carter family. Carter passed away on Sunday at the age of 100, and his funeral services will commence on January 4 in Georgia and Washington, concluding on January 9. Despite being a vocal critic of Carter during his campaign, Trump expressed respect for Carter on social media following his death, acknowledging the former president's dedication to improving America.