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Before his loss of life, Carter informed his son, Chip, \u201cI\u2019m only trying to make it to vote for Kamala Harris,\u201d based on reporting from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/em><\/a>. In October 2024, he solid his final vote by way of absentee poll.<\/p>\n President-elect Donald Trump<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThose of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History,\u201d President-elect Donald Trump<\/strong> wrote<\/a> on Truth Social Sunday.<\/p>\n Trump had beforehand mocked<\/a> Carter on the marketing campaign path, and the thirty ninth president was an outspoken critic<\/a> of 45.<\/p>\n Later on Sunday, Trump posted once more about Carter\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n \u201cPresident Jimmy Carter is dead at 100 years of age. While I strongly disagreed with him philosophically and politically, I also realized that he truly loved and respected our Country, and all it stands for. He worked hard to make America a better place, and for that I give him my highest respect. He was a truly good man and, of course, will be greatly missed.\u201d<\/p>\n Vice President-Elect JD Vance<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cJimmy Carter dedicated his life to serving this country. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. May he Rest in Peace,\u201d Ohio Senator and Vice President-elect JD Vance<\/strong> wrote<\/a> on X, previously Twitter, above Trump\u2019s assertion.<\/p>\n Former President Barack Obama<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cElected in the shadow of Watergate, Jimmy Carter promised voters that he would always tell the truth. And he did \u2014 advocating for the public good, consequences be damned,\u201d former president Barack Obama<\/strong> wrote<\/a> in an announcement on Medium. \u201cHe believed some things were more important than reelection \u2014 things like integrity, respect, and compassion.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMaranatha Baptist Church will be a little quieter on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away \u2014 buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels,\u201d he continued, sharing anecdotes of Carter\u2019s educating Sunday college on the Plains, Georgia church.<\/p>\n Former President Bill Clinton and Former Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cHillary and I mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter and give thanks for his long, good life. Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others\u2014until the very end,\u201d Bill Clinton<\/strong> wrote<\/a>, including, \u201cHillary and I met President Carter in 1975 and were proud, early supporters of his Presidential campaign. I will always be proud to have presented the Medal of Freedom to him and Rosalynn in 1999, and to have worked with him in the years after he left the White House.\u201d<\/p>\n Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cPresident Carter\u2019s faith in the American people and his belief in the power of kindness and humility leave a strong legacy. He taught us that the strength of a leader lies not in rhetoric but in action, not in personal gain but in service to others,\u201d Chuck Schumer<\/strong>, the Senate majority chief, wrote<\/a> in a Sunday assertion, praising Carter\u2019s work with Habitat for Humanity.<\/p>\n Speaker Of The House Mike Johnson<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cPresident Carter\u2019s story was one of humble beginnings, and his life is a testament to the boundless opportunities available in this great nation,\u201d Speaker of the House Mike Johnson<\/strong> wrote<\/a> on X. \u201cBecause of his work in brokering the Camp David Accords and his advocacy with Habitat for Humanity,\u201d he added, \u201cthe world is a more peaceful place, and more Americans have a place to call home. No one can deny that President Carter led an extraordinary life of service to his country.\u201d<\/p>\n Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cAs President, his work to restore integrity to the political arena during a difficult chapter in our history was a testament to his firm faith in the sanctity of the public good, which he always placed above his own,\u201d Representative Nancy Pelosi<\/strong> wrote<\/a> including, \u201cPresident Carter\u2019s love for his wife, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, is immortal. Their beautiful bond and partnership in service were a wonder to behold. May it be a comfort to their children, Jack, Chip, Jeff and Amy, and the entire Carter family that so many mourn their loss and are praying for them at this sad time.\u201d<\/p>\n