Incoming First Lady Melania Trump was recently praised for the “grace and poise” she exhibited while attending the late former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral on the anniversary of her mother’s death. Melania is continually celebrated as one of the finest first ladies the United States has seen, given her class, elegance, and compassion for others.
Carter’s funeral was attended by nearly every living former president and first lady, with the exception of Michelle Obama, who had “scheduling issues” and could not make it to the funeral. Melania accompanied her husband alongside many of his political opponents as they mourned the loss of Carter, who died at the age of 100.
The popular conservative X account, CKP, pointed out that Melania was incredibly graceful to those who have perpetrated hostility toward President-elect Trump. “Her mother died a year ago. Melania went to the funeral of a person she did not know. She sit in a room with many people that tried to destroy her and her family’s lives. She held up strong, with grace and poise! Not many people can do that!!” he wrote.
Another user offered the same sentiment, writing, “She’s strong! To sit there and not go after all those people who said nasty things about her and Pres Trump. I just love her as First Lady. Very proud to see her strength. @MELANIATRUMP.” Replying, another person said, “She is very graceful and keeps it together when she is surrounded by so many who are evil that don’t have a heart or soul. Her strength is amazing.”
Commenting on a video of Melania from the funeral, another user posted, “Some perspective re: Melania today…Today marks the 1 year anniversary of her mother’s passing and she is sitting at another memorial service. I would be somber as well. I think any of us would be processing such an event a bit heavier.” Many others agreed with this point.
“Wouldn’t you be pissed if your spouse was talking to people you knew tried to make you a widow and ruin your family’s life? Seriously. She handled it with grace all things considered,” another person stated, perhaps referring to the clip of Trump and Obama joking about some unknown topic as they sat beside each other.
President-elect Donald Trump shared a statement about Carter’s passing to Truth Social. “I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History,” it said.
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The message continued, “The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude. Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers.”
Watch Trump and Obama joke about something during the funeral below: