Biden Says Trump Could Learn ‘Decency’ From Former President Jimmy Carter After His Death At 100

Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died only two months after celebrating his 100th birthday.

Known for his humility and dedication to human rights, Carter’s presidency was marked by challenges, but his post-presidency redefined his legacy as one of the most impactful ex-presidents in American history.

President Joe Biden took a dig at President-elect Donald Trump, saying he could learn from Carter’s “decency.”

During his vacation in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Biden was asked if there was anything Trump could learn from Carter, the president said: “Decency. Decency. Decency.”

“Can you imagine Jimmy Carter walking by someone who needed something and just keep walking?” Biden said. “Can you imagine Jimmy Carter referring to someone by the way they look or the way they talk? I can’t.”

Carter, a Georgia native and peanut farmer, was elected in 1976, betting that Americans, disillusioned by Vietnam and Watergate, would embrace a leader who promised honesty and humility. His administration achieved significant milestones, including the 1978 Camp David Accords, which brokered peace between Israel and Egypt. He was also the first president to prioritize energy conservation and environmental issues on a global scale.

However, Carter’s presidency faced substantial hurdles, including the Iranian hostage crisis and a struggling economy characterized by “stagflation.” His televised speech on a national “crisis of confidence,” while intended to inspire, alienated many voters. He lost re-election in 1980 to Ronald Reagan in a landslide, with critics labeling his leadership as ineffective.

Despite leaving office under a cloud of disappointment, Carter’s decades-long post-presidency reshaped public perception. Through the Carter Center, which he founded in partnership with Emory University, he monitored elections in over 30 countries, mediated international conflicts, and championed the eradication of diseases in underserved regions. His dedication earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

Carter’s presidency also broke domestic barriers, appointing three women to his Cabinet at a time when few had served in such roles. His wife, Rosalynn Carter, was a close advisor and a pioneering first lady, advocating for mental health and attending Cabinet meetings.

Born in rural Georgia, Carter grew up without indoor plumbing and was the only president to have lived in public housing. A Navy veteran and devout Christian, he carried his small-town values into politics, beginning as a school board chairman before rising to the presidency.

Reflecting on his time in office, Carter wrote, “The three large themes of my presidency were peace, human rights, and the environment.” While his presidency is ranked modestly by historians, his enduring commitment to integrity and global progress solidified his place as a moral leader.