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Trump to Attend Jimmy Carter's State Funeral at Washington National Cathedral; Biden to Deliver Eulogy

Jan 1, 2025, 03:25 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed his intention to attend the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday. The state funeral services for Carter are scheduled to begin on January 4 in Georgia and will conclude on January 9 at the Washington National Cathedral. Trump announced his plans to attend the funeral during New Year's Eve celebrations at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, stating, 'I'll be there. We were invited.' He declined to comment on whether he had spoken with Carter's family. The state funeral will also be attended by other dignitaries, with President Joe Biden expected to deliver the eulogy during his final weeks in office.