Joe Biden took an inexpensive shot at President-elect Trump in his remarks Sunday night in St. Croix on the dying of former President Jimmy Carter.
When requested by a reporter what Trump may take from Carter, Biden flashed a Carter-esque toothy smile whereas saying “decency” thrice after which went on a short diatribe evaluating Carter to Trump. The reporter squeezed the query in as White Home press wranglers had been attempting to close down Biden and the assembled reporters and finish the press availability.
The reporter’s query was partially misplaced in cross discuss, “Is there (something?) President Trump may take from President Carter?”
Biden answered:
“Decency. Decency. Decency. Everyone deserves a shot, all people. Are you able to think about Jimmy Carter strolling by somebody who wants one thing to only preserve strolling? Are you able to think about Jimmy Carter referring to somebody by the way in which they appear or the way in which they discuss? I can’t. I can’t. You already know, I feel the top of the deal right here is that one of many the explanation why we’re appeared to by the remainder of the world, for the majority of our nation we’ve laid out what our values are. We mentioned what we consider. It’s not simply within the Declaration, “We maintain these reality to be self-evident,” however there’s a sense. The remainder of the world appears to be like to us, appears to be like to us. And he was value trying to. Thanks very a lot. Respect it.”
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Biden’s low cost shot at Trump got here after Trump and Vice President-elect Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) launched statements praising Carter.
Vance: “Jimmy Carter devoted his life to serving this nation. Our ideas and prayers exit to his family members. Might he Relaxation in Peace.”
Trump:
I simply heard of the information concerning the passing of President Jimmy Carter. These of us who’ve been lucky to have served as President perceive this can be a very unique membership, and solely we will relate to the large duty of main the Best Nation in Historical past.
The challenges Jimmy confronted as President got here at a pivotal time for our nation and he did every part in his energy to enhance the lives of all Individuals. For that, all of us owe him a debt of gratitude.
Melania and I are considering warmly of the Carter Household and their family members throughout this troublesome time. We urge everybody to maintain them of their hearts and prayers.
Jimmy Carter devoted his life to serving this nation. Our ideas and prayers exit to his family members. Might he Relaxation in Peace. https://t.co/2tiQyb8N7K
— JD Vance (@JDVance) December 29, 2024
Trump additionally launched a follow-up assertion:
President Jimmy Carter is useless at 100 years of age. Whereas I strongly disagreed with him philosophically and politically, I additionally realized that he really beloved and revered our Nation, and all it stands for. He labored onerous to make America a greater place, and for that I give him my highest respect. He was a very good man and, in fact, will likely be significantly missed. He was additionally very consequential, excess of most Presidents, after he left the Oval Workplace. Warmest condolences from Melania and I to his great household!
Trump has not responded to Biden as of this writing.
