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

Jan 1, 2025, 05:22 AM

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. Despite his previous criticisms of Carter during the campaign, Trump expressed respect for Carter after his death, noting the nation's debt of gratitude to him. Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday, will be honored with funeral services beginning January 4 in Georgia and concluding in Washington.