US President-elect Donald Trump visited the Capitol rotunda in Washington to honor the memory of the 39th US president Jimmy Carter, BTA reported, citing the Associated Press.
In the past, the billionaire's attitude towards Carter ranged from praise to criticism and even mockery. Trump's visit to the rotunda came ahead of the late former US leader's funeral, scheduled for later today.
Carter was often the target of Trump's mockery during last year's election campaign, and these days the Republican has again criticized the Georgia Democrat, this time for ceding US control of the Panama Canal more than 40 years ago as president.
Trump, who plans to attend the funeral later today, which will take place at the National Cathedral in Washington, entered the rotunda with his wife Melania and stopped in front of Carter's flag-draped casket, which is placed on the so-called Lincoln hearse (made especially for the funeral of President Lincoln - ed.) in the middle of the rotunda and is surrounded by an honorary military guard. guard.
Trump also came to Capitol Hill to speak with Republican senators on the eve of his inauguration in 12 days. His visit to the rotunda briefly stopped the flow of citizens who had been forming long lines on Capitol Hill to pay their respects to Carter.
Among the steady stream of people were members of Congress, their aides and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Carter's memory was also honored by Linda Robb and Lucy Baines Johnson, daughters of President Lyndon Johnson.
Lucy Baines Johnson blew a kiss to the casket as she passed by.
Carter, the longest-serving American president, died on December 29 at the age of 100.