Deceased President Jimmy Carter had disputes with multiple presidents post his presidency, including former President Bill Clinton.
Carter, who was the 39th president of the United States and advocated for a “competent and compassionate” government, passed away at his residence in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100.
Throughout his life, Carter faced challenges with several presidents who followed his administration. One incident involved former President Bill Clinton, where Carter celebrated a diplomatic achievement on CNN before informing Clinton in person. This caused tension between the two.
“Three months later, Mr. Clinton sent Mr. Carter to Haiti with two other delegates to secure the surrender of a military junta and allow American troops in,” as described by The New York Times. “However, upon Carter’s return to Washington, he went on CNN before meeting Clinton, leading to a heated exchange between the two.”
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Deceased President Jimmy Carter feuded with multiple presidents after leaving office, including former President Bill Clinton. (Getty Images)
Carter also publicly criticized Clinton for sending his daughter, Chelsea Clinton, to Sidwell Friends School, a private school attended by former President Obama’s children.
Carter’s disagreements extended to President George W. Bush over the Iraq War and with his father, George H.W. Bush, regarding the United Nations authorization for U.S. military action in the Gulf War.
“As he aged, he was not bound by political constraints,” shared Carter’s White House Chief of Staff, Jack Watson, with The Times. “Carter spoke candidly, sometimes to his detriment. But he spoke his truth.”
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However, Carter’s longest and deepest animosity towards a fellow president was towards his onetime opponent, former President Ronald Reagan. (Ida Mae Astute /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images)
Following his loss to Reagan in the 1980 presidential election, Carter harbored resentment towards Reagan for never inviting him to a state dinner at the White House. He found common ground with former President Ford over their mutual dislike for Reagan.
“Carter was not considered a fully accepted member of the ex-presidents’ club, partly due to his non-conformity,” mentioned author Jonathan Alter in his book, “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life.” “Most of them understood that Carter could be helpful in certain situations, but managing their high-maintenance predecessor was their challenge.”
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