President Joe Biden is set to deliver a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at his state funeral on Thursday morning at the Washington National Cathedral, starting at 9:30 a.m. ET. This appearance marks one of Biden’s last public speeches before he transitions power to President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. While honoring Carter’s legacy, Biden is also overseeing the federal response to severe wildfires that have devastated thousands of acres in Los Angeles and are continuing to spread. Prior to the funeral, Biden received briefings on the wildfires’ current impacts. He plans to convene top administration officials later in the day to discuss the government’s ongoing response to this disaster. As the nation reflects on Carter’s contributions, Biden’s dual focus highlights the pressing challenges of his presidency as he prepares to hand over control while managing a significant disaster response.
