Jimmy Carter's grandson says his grandfather's 'engaged in the news' as he approaches 100th birthday

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Source: USA Today

Published 2:24 p.m. ET Aug. 29, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. ET Aug. 29, 2024


Jason Carter, former President Jimmy Carter’s eldest grandson, said his grandfather is “really physically diminished” after spending over 18 months in hospice care, but he’s still keeping tabs on the 2024 election as he approaches his 100th birthday.

Jason Carter told USA TODAY the former president “doesn't do much on his own physically” these days. But in recent months, “he's really gotten more engaged in the news and what's sort of going on around the family.” “He obviously is following American politics. He's following the situation in Gaza. Those are both things that are very close to his heart,” he added.

Carter's continued focus on the Middle East doesn't come as a surprise. During his term in the White House, the former president helped forge the Camp David Accords, paving the way for a peace deal between Israel and Egypt. The Carter Center, the international humanitarian organization Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter established in the 1980s, called for a cease-fire in Gaza last year in the war between Israel and Hamas.

But domestically, the former president has also told family that, as he’s approaching his milestone 100th birthday on Oct. 1, he’s hoping to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the pivotal 2024 election.

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/08/29/jimmy-carter-2024-election-100th-birthday/74996615007/

[hlthe2b]

1. Good to hear... Hang in there Jimmy

We want you to have that celebration of a Kamala-Walz win!

[gademocrat7]

2. Hoping he can cast his vote for VP Kamala Harris.

Former President Carter is still keeping engaged in politics. Love him.

[oasis]

3. One of America's best presidents. Oct 1 marked.

[Botany]

4. 47 days to go when he can vote early .... October 15th

Hang in there Jimmy!

[irisblue]

5. I honestly thought thar former President Carter would soon follow his beloved Rosalynn

In November 2023. How hard and painful it must have been for him to wake up and feel her loss again and again.

It would be amazing if he does get to vote this fall.

[kentuck]

6. Jimmy is a man of deep faith.

He is not afraid of dying but his life has been one of purpose.

[BrightKnight]

11. He has definitely walked the narrow path.

Peace be with him.

[TommieMommy]

7. I hope he will be able to vote 🙏

And still be around for the results to see our first female president ❤️

[sarchasm]

8. Hang in there President Carter

Lifelong Democrat here!

Even though we held mock elections in elementary and middle school where I voted D each time, Carter was the first I actually voted for.

John F Kennedy
Lyndon B Johnson
Jimmy Carter
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
Joe Biden

and I hope with all my heart … Kamala Harris! will be added to this incredible list of Americans.

[question everything]

9. Does GA allow early voting? When do they start?

[Botany]

10. Yes they have early voting

October 15th is when it starts. 46 1/2 days to go.

[question everything]

14. Thanks. Hope he makes it to cast his vote.

[Botany]

15. Although I am not sure if he votes early and passes before Election Day if that vote will still be counted

12:01 AM on 10/15 I want his vote to go in. The man has lived a long time in
hospice with brain cancer (I think) and any day could be his last day.

46 days to go.

[kimbutgar]

12. I hope he makes it to Election Day and sees President Harris elected!

I will never get over the Reagan dirty tricks he did in 1980 and how he stopped alternative energy and removed those solar panels from the White House. Just think where we would have been if we followed President Carter’s dream of solar power !

[Clouds Passing]

13. Sending strength to Jimmy Carter.