Jimmy Carter Dead at 100

Former President Jimmy Carter passed away Sunday at the age of 100, according to a statement from the Carter Center.

The Details: Carter "died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family," the statement read. He was the longest-living president in U.S. history.

For Context: Carter served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981. In July, a hoax claiming Carter died went viral, and fooled many commentators on the right. In the 2024 presidential election, Carter endorsed Harris.

Key Quotes: “From his legacy as President, to his dedication to improving human rights across the globe, and his tireless efforts alongside his wife Rosalynn, in building a better world through Habitat for Humanity, he inspired millions with his unwavering commitment to justice and equality,” read a statement from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said “Jimmy Carter served as our commander-in-chief for four years, but he served as the beloved, unassuming Sunday school teacher at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia for forty. And his humble devotion leaves us little doubt which of those two important roles he prized the most.”

How the Media Covered It: Outlets across the spectrum explained pieces of Carter's legacy. National Review's (Right bias) editorial board highlighted the ups and downs of Carters tenure as president. It also mention, as did Fox News (Right bias). The Washington Post (Lean Left bias) wrote that his ouster was at the hands of "disillusioned voters," but that "he had a brilliant post-presidential career as a champion of health, peace and democracy."