Michelle Obama, Dick Cheney among notable absences at Carter funeral
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter took place on Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral, with every living former president in attendance, along with various dignitaries from around the world. The ceremony was a somber and respectful tribute to a man who had served his country with dedication and honor.
Notably absent from the funeral was former Vice President Dick Cheney, who was unable to attend due to health issues. Cheney was the only living vice president who did not make the trip to Washington, D.C. Former Vice Presidents Al Gore, Joe Biden, Mike Pence, and Dan Quayle were all present to pay their respects to Carter.
Former first lady Michelle Obama was also missing from the ceremony, as she had a scheduling conflict and was in Hawaii at the time of the funeral. However, a spokesperson for Obama stated that she sent her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family and everyone who loved and learned from the former president.
The funeral brought together all five living men who once occupied the White House, including President Biden and former Presidents Clinton, George W. Bush, Obama, and President-elect Trump. This gathering marked the first time since the 2018 funeral of former President George H.W. Bush that the so-called presidents’ club had come together.
Other notable attendees at the funeral included Vice President-elect JD Vance, Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Dave McCormick, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, first son Hunter Biden, and Ted Mondale, the son of late Vice President Walter Mondale.
Following the funeral, Carter’s remains were flown to Georgia by the U.S. Air Force for a private ceremony in his hometown of Plains. Carter, the 39th president, passed away on Dec. 29 at the age of 100 after being admitted to hospice care in 2023.
The funeral was a poignant reminder of Carter’s legacy as a man of faith and service to his country. His dedication to public service and his commitment to peace and humanitarian efforts will be remembered for years to come.
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