President Donald Trump once frequently targeted Jimmy Carter, using the 39th president as a symbol of Democratic fecklessness to bolster his own image of strength.
But Trump’s perspective on Carter has recently grown more reflective, as he confronts challenges reminiscent of those faced by the late president. These include an ongoing conflict in Iran, which shows no signs of abating and is now escalating as the U.S. seeks to control the Strait of Hormuz.
