Trump’s praise of Carter in death after jeering him in life deepens a contradictory relationship

Jimmy Carter passed away, prompting flags at the White House to be at half-staff when Donald Trump assumes the presidency again on Jan. 20. During the 2024 campaign, Trump criticized Carter, calling him the “worst” and mocking him on Carter’s 100th birthday.
Trump’s posthumous remarks about Carter included praise, stating he was “a good man” and “very consequential.” He also said Carter looked “brilliant” in comparison to President Joe Biden. Carter’s legacy includes the Nobel Peace Prize and advocacy for democracy, contrasting with Trump’s contentious political style.