Trump Expected to Attend Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will attend the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. The funeral is scheduled to take place on January 9 at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
Trump’s Plans for the Funeral
When asked by a reporter at a New Year’s Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida, Trump confirmed that he had been invited to the funeral and would be attending. "I do. I’ll be there. We were invited," he said, declining to comment on whether he had spoken with any of Carter’s family members since his passing.
House Speaker Election
Trump was also asked about his thoughts on the upcoming House Speaker election, set to take place on Friday. The election has been a subject of much speculation, with some Republicans questioning whether incumbent Speaker Mike Johnson will be able to maintain his position. Trump has thrown his support behind Johnson, saying that he believes the Speaker is the best candidate to win the election.
"I think they’ll support Speaker Johnson," Trump said. "He’s the one that can win right now. Almost everybody likes him. Others are very good, too, but they have 30 or 40 people that don’t like them."
Questions Remain
Despite Trump’s endorsement, questions still linger over whether Johnson will be able to secure the necessary votes to win the election. Earlier in the month, 34 Republicans voted against Johnson’s stopgap funding bill, leaving his leadership in doubt.
Conclusion
As the country says goodbye to a beloved former President, Trump’s attendance at the funeral is a sign of respect and a gesture of unity. However, the question on everyone’s mind is whether Speaker Johnson will be able to maintain his position in the House, and what this means for the future of the Republican party.
FAQs
- Who is expected to attend Jimmy Carter’s state funeral?
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to attend the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. - Has Trump spoken with any of Carter’s family members since his passing?
No, Trump declined to comment on whether he had spoken with any of Carter’s family members since his passing. - What is Trump’s stance on the upcoming House Speaker election?
Trump has endorsed incumbent Speaker Mike Johnson and believes he is the best candidate to win the election. - Will Trump attend the House Speaker election on Friday?
No, Trump is not expected to attend the House Speaker election, which is scheduled to take place on Friday.