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Donald Trump Becomes Oldest Living US President After Jimmy Carter’s Passing

At 78, Donald Trump is the oldest living former US president, surpassing Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100. Trump, who is 22 days older than George H.W. Bush, is predicted to win the general election in 2024 and recapture the White House after President Joe Biden resigned on January 20, 2025, according to USA Today. On inauguration day, six months from now, Trump will turn 79. When Trump takes office, Biden, who is currently 82 years old, would surpass him as the oldest serving president and the oldest past president.

When his second term closes on August 15, 2028, Trump is supposed to outperform the record for the most seasoned US president. Presidents Biden and Trump are trailed by George H.W. Hedge and Bill Clinton, both of whom are 78 years of age, and Barack Obama, who is 63. Jimmy Carter was the first American president to live to be 100 years of age and the longest-living president ever. From 1977 to 1981, he directed the US as its 39th president. Carter died soon after his 77-year-wedded spouse, Rosalynn, who died in November 2023 at 96 years old. Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy are his four children; he likewise has eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

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The former president was a “hero” who championed peace, human rights, and selfless love, according to his son, Chip Carter. Following a private burial in Plains, Georgia, the Carter Community reported plans for public observances in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Public get-togethers and motorcade courses for President Carter’s true memorial service are as yet being arranged. government regulation commands that 30 days after a president’s passing, all administration structures, grounds, and maritime vessels should fly their banners at half-staff.