Overview
- President Trump stated that former President Jimmy Carter 'died a happy man' knowing Joe Biden surpassed him as the 'worst president in U.S. history.'
- The remarks were made during a press conference with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, intended to discuss U.S.-EU trade negotiations.
- Critics condemned Trump's comments for their personal tone and factual inaccuracies, with some labeling them as inappropriate and disrespectful.
- The press conference also addressed ongoing tariff discussions, with Trump defending his decision to impose a 20% tariff on EU goods, currently paused at 10% for 90 days.
- Jimmy Carter, who passed away in December 2024 at age 100, was widely celebrated for his humanitarian legacy, including his Nobel Peace Prize-winning work through the Carter Center.