Jimmy Carter lived longer than any other American president, passing away on Sunday at the age of 100. Given that he devoted much of that life to serving others, it is fitting that Carter was blessed with so many years.
During his extra time on Earth, the 39th president was involved in charities all over the world, from the peacemaking and disease-fighting Carter Center to Habitat for Humanity, which constructs affordable housing. He also remained politically active. During Donald Trump's first term, Carter told Salon that "the government is worse than it has been before." He added that it was the first time during his life that "the truth is ignored, allies are deliberately aggravated, China, Europe, Mexico and Canada are hurt economically and have to hurt us in response, Americans see the future worse than the present, and immigrants are treated cruelly." These words are an accurate encapsulation of his legacy, for in so many ways Carter fought for every single value he saw violated during Trump's administration. Jimmy Carter was the anti-Trump.
