Why was Michelle Obama not present at Jimmy Carter’s funeral?
9 january 2025 в 19:37
Former President Jimmy Carter was buried during his funeral on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Carter was honored all week with various processions before being brought to the Washington National Cathedral. Almost every former American president and their spouses attended the funeral, except for former First Lady Michelle Obama. However, her husband, former President Barack Obama, was present and was seen sitting next to Donald Trump. Both appeared to be engaged in a friendly conversation, as seen live on the day of mourning. So, where was Michelle and why wasn’t she there?
Michelle, 60, and Barack, 63, expressed their condolences to Carter in a statement. The former president passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100.
«Every time I had the chance to spend time with President Carter, it was clear that he didn’t just preach these values. He embodied them», - Obama’s statement read. «And in doing so, he taught us all what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. In his Nobel Prize speech, President Carter said, 'God gives us the ability to choose. We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace.' He made that choice again and again throughout his 100 years, and the world is better for it. Maranatha Church may be a little quieter on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away — buried next to [his wife] Rosalynn [Carter] under the willow down the road, his memory calls on all of us to listen to our better angels. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family and to all who loved and learned from this remarkable man».
Official funeral services for Carter began at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on January 9 at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
In addition to Barack and Donald, President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Bill and Hillary Clinton, George and Laura Bush, as well as Mike Pence were present at Carter’s funeral.
According to journalist Jeff Zeleny, Michelle had «scheduling conflicts» with the funeral, he told CNN, adding that the former First Lady is still in Hawaii
Michelle, 60, and Barack, 63, expressed their condolences to Carter in a statement. The former president passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100.
«Every time I had the chance to spend time with President Carter, it was clear that he didn’t just preach these values. He embodied them», - Obama’s statement read. «And in doing so, he taught us all what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. In his Nobel Prize speech, President Carter said, 'God gives us the ability to choose. We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace.' He made that choice again and again throughout his 100 years, and the world is better for it. Maranatha Church may be a little quieter on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away — buried next to [his wife] Rosalynn [Carter] under the willow down the road, his memory calls on all of us to listen to our better angels. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family and to all who loved and learned from this remarkable man».
Official funeral services for Carter began at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on January 9 at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
In addition to Barack and Donald, President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Bill and Hillary Clinton, George and Laura Bush, as well as Mike Pence were present at Carter’s funeral.
According to journalist Jeff Zeleny, Michelle had «scheduling conflicts» with the funeral, he told CNN, adding that the former First Lady is still in Hawaii
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