Trump, Obama, Bush, Clinton, Biden (and Harris) at Jimmy Carter’s funeral

Joe Biden, Donald Trump, along with former presidents and vice presidents, gathered to pay tribute to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

The state funeral ceremony was held on January 9 at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

Joe Biden and Jill Biden arrived as the president prepared to deliver the eulogy for his longtime friend.

Their relationship, marked by friendship and respect, has developed over the decades, nurtured by shared values, an aligned political vision and mutual admiration.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was present at the ceremony, at the center of much discussion after announcing his resignation. He will officially step down as soon as his successor is named.

Donald Trump and Melania Trump entered under everyone’s gaze, including that of Canadiens Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The latter has recently had some unusual interactions with Trump, who has stepped up his provocations towards Canada, threatening tariffs and making provocative comments about a possible takeover of the country.

Barack Obama warmly shook hands with former Vice President Al Gore, also present in the front rows at the state funeral service in honor of Jimmy Carter.

Donald Trump and his former Vice President Mike Pence greeted each other with a handshake and traded a few words before the ceremony began.

Bill and Hillary Clinton were also present at the ceremony, although the former president was recently briefly hospitalized for medical observation due to a high fever.

Donald Trump and Barack Obama exchanged a few words before the ceremony began, sitting side by side. Melania Trump was present, while Michelle Obama was absent, currently in Hawaii.

J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s Vice President-elect, was also present at the ceremony, although he was not seated alongside his peers.

Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, were seated in the row just ahead of the Bushes, Barack Obama and Donald Trump.

Melania Trump accompanied her husband, Donald Trump, on a rare occasion, although she decided not to reside in the White House during his second term, leaving Donald Trump to settle in alone.

Despite obvious tensions between them, all gathered to honor the memory of former President Jimmy Carter.

The 39ᵉ president of the United States passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100.

Many members of the Carter family were in attendance, including Jason Carter, the former president’s grandson, who also spoke.

Biden paid tribute to Jimmy Carter, tracing his life story and highlighting his integrity and unwavering commitment to peace and human rights. He described an exemplary life, guided by meaning, faith, prospect and love.

Joe Biden’s words seem to have touched Jimmy Carter’s eldest son, Jack Carter, and his entire family.

Joe Biden laid his hand on his friend’s coffin for a final farewell, just after finishing his speech.

At the end of the ceremony, several of those present greeted each other, including President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Both shared a symbolic moment, as they live out their final moments at the helm of their respective countries.