No President Carter at the inauguration?

[milestogo]

Probably staying safe.

[spooky3]

1. MSNBC announced earlier that he wasn't well enough. Nt

[MaryMagdaline]

2. Carters cannot travel and sent their well wishes - Biden acknowledged in his speech

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. He was mentioned at the beginning - he's 96, unable to travel.

[niyad]

4. His health does not permit travel, it is reported.

[Salviati]

5. Yes, that was announced several weeks ago that he would stay away from the ceremonies...

... due to the pandemic.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. He stayed away because of the pandemic

And this was the first inauguration he missed since his own.

[GoCubsGo]

7. Yes, he's 96 years old, and we're in a pandemic that is particularly harsh on the elderly.

He's there in spirit, and spoke with President Biden last night.

[NNadir]

8. He's very weak, but he was there in our hearts, and certainly the President's heart. n/t.

[Cirque du So-What]

9. I have no doubt

he would have attended if it were at all feasible.

[Me.]

10. He Spoke With Pres. Biden

[MineralMan]

11. He's 96 years old. My father was 96. He felt ill one day,

and tested positive for COVID-19. Two days later, he died. I'm glad President Carter stayed home.

[Doreen]

12. I had figured for some time he would not be able to go.

that sucked. We all would rather him stay safe though.

[lpbk2713]

13. Give the man a break.

He was probably advised by his physicians to stay home.

[Grammy23]

14. President Biden said he spoke with Mr. Carter last night.

Jimmy Carter is true to his southern roots and did what he could under the circumstances to participate in the transition of power. He is a gentleman to his core, unlike the clod who just left office.

[malaise]

15. President Biden said he spoke with him last night

Jimmy Carter in 96 - staying home was the correct thing to do

[Midnight Writer]

16. Trust me. Jimmy is there. Wherever your heart is, that's where you are.