Overview

• During an April 17 Oval Office press conference with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Trump labeled Joe Biden's administration as the 'worst in U.S. history,' surpassing Jimmy Carter's presidency.
• Trump controversially stated that Carter, who passed away in December 2024 at age 100, 'died a happy man' because Biden took the title of 'worst president.'
• The remarks were linked to Trump's trade policy, as he discussed ongoing negotiations with the EU under a temporary 10% tariff on European goods, reduced from an initial 20%.
• Critics, including commentators and public figures, condemned Trump’s comments as inappropriate and disrespectful, highlighting Carter's celebrated post-presidential humanitarian legacy.
• The Biden administration has not issued an official response, while media coverage continues to spotlight the intersection of partisan rhetoric and international policy discussions.