President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to attend the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter on January 9, following Carter’s death at 100. Speaking at a New Year’s Eve party in Florida, Trump declined to comment on his contact with Carter’s family. He also expressed confidence in House Speaker Mike Johnson’s bid for re-election, praising him as the best candidate to lead the House. Despite recent Republican dissent over Johnson’s funding bill, Trump believes most GOP members will support him due to his popularity. The House will elect a new speaker after the new Congress is sworn in.
