Greg Abbott sent condolences to Jimmy Carter's wife - who had been dead a year

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Source: The Guardian

Mon 30 Dec 2024 10.10 EST
Last modified on Mon 30 Dec 2024 10.12 EST


The Republican governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, mistakenly offered his condolences to Jimmy Carter’s dead wife shortly after the Democratic former president died on Sunday.

Abbott’s statement sent “prayers and deepest condolences” to former first lady Rosalynn Carter and the rest of her family shortly after her husband’s death at the age of 100, as the Dallas news station WFAA reported. But Rosalynn Carter had died more than a year earlier – on 19 November 2023, at age 96.

The Democratic party of Collins county, Texas, seized on the blunder and wrote on X: “Did anyone in the governor’s office proof the condolence note?” Another social media user wrote, “Condolences to Rosalynn Carter? She passed in Nov of 2023. WTF is wrong with you?”

A couple of hours passed before Abbott’s office distributed an amended statement about Jimmy Carter’s death that removed the reference to his late wife, as the Houston Press noted. The revised statement read: “Cecilia and I send our prayers and deepest condolences to the entire family.”

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/30/greg-abbott-jimmy-carter-rosalynn-condolences

[Pachamama]

1. Abbott is a phony empty souled dumbass

Not surprised at this story at all

[NotHardly]

7. You are being too gracious as it pertains to slimy fool Abbott.

[Dulcinea]

35. Roller Nazi. nt

[Zorro]

2. That was no mistake

It was Abbott just being a dipshit.

[underpants]

3. I was going to say moron but dipshit is more accurate

[Irish_Dem]

6. I agree, it was not mistake.

He is an a-hole and loves attention.

[SergeStorms]

21. That's his default setting.

I've seen no evidence that he's able to change that setting. None.

[Bengus81]

39. No mistake at all. Hell a quick 10 second check on ANY search would have told him that she died a year ago.

This was fucking INTENTIONAL. You day's coming Abbott and I ain't forgetting.........

[SpankMe]

4. Oblivious

Sounds like he and his staff live in a bubble so tight that they're not aware of even the most basic news that isn't right-wing referential. I can't even be sure they know what month it is.

[mwmisses4289]

5. Exasparated Sigh...

What a freaking embarrassment he is to texas.

[2naSalit]

13. He's an embarrassment...

To the species.

[Attilatheblond]

8. Ah, now, be realistic. Narcissists don't keep up with news that isn't directly about themselves.

[barbtries]

9. wow

they truly live in a bubble.

[Walleye]

10. Some of these condolence messages are more about the sender than the bereaved

Not a word about thanking President Carter for his service, or what a great job he did, what a great humanitarian he was. It’s all about Greg Abbott. If I were Carter’s family, I would tell the asshole to stuff it.

[70sEraVet]

11. The Carter family should tell Abbott.....

That instead of sending a message, they would prefer that he go and tell her in person!

[AKwannabe]

12. Idiots! nt

[kacekwl]

14. How about he just donates to

to the Carter Foundation and shut up.

[Martin68]

15. Clueless asshole.

[Baitball Blogger]

16. Republicans are shit. But Texas Republicans are the shittiest.

[NoMoreRepugs]

27. Florida Repugs give them a run for their money.

[Baitball Blogger]

33. The Bush taint.

[Paladin]

17. Stupid motherfucker. (nt)

[generalbetrayus]

18. Jimmy Carter, rest in peace. Greg Abbott, drop dead.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. . . .

[Bengus81]

38. I'll kick this ONE!! n/t

[Figarosmom]

19. It just figures

That's how self centered people do

[dlk]

20. An intended insult

How low does someone have to be to intentionally insult a family who had just lost someone very dear?

There is no bottom for Republicans.

[GiqueCee]

22. To quote the many Texans who who despair for their state...

... "It's a shame that tree wasn't bigger."

[colorado_ufo]

23. What a heartfelt message of condolence.

[FakeNoose]

25. I guess Gov Abbott doesn't read Mike Luckovich

[NoMoreRepugs]

26. You realize how hard Abbott has to work to be this BIG an asshole every minute of the day?

[Ziggysmom]

28. Abbott really didn't know Mrs. Carter already passed because he has his head in between

dumps legs and the crap covers his ears. I ain’t gonna say here what covers his eyes!

[surfered]

29. That's all you need to know about Texas.

[RockRaven]

30. Scumbag troll move. Sick fuck.

[SKKY]

31. I'm 100% convinced this wasn't a mistake...

...and to that I will only say you and Cecilian can fuck off, fuck all the way off, and stay fucked off.

[walkingman]

32. Greg Abbott is the perfect example of a Texas piece of garbage. Throw him out!!

[LiberalArkie]

34. Automated response?

As I can't imagine that anyone in Texas state government would have the compassion to do it themselves

[Evolve Dammit]

36. Had to be intentional. A staffer would have caught this? Or the staff is just as sociopathic?

[Jean Genie]

37. Thanks so much

Dear Governor DumbAss: Thanks for your deepest sympathy and caring feelings. I'm sure Mrs Carter found your words extremely moving and compassionate.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

40. Greg is an idiot

[Linda ladeewolf]

41. Greg Abbot

Or Bud Abbot? I think Bud was the smarter Abbot.

[Clouds Passing]

42. Sleazebag Scabbott

[wolfie001]

43. He has the name condition as Kay Granger obviously

Fucking piece of shit.

[IzzaNuDay]

44. I hope Abbott is embarrassed by his gaffe

But judging from the replies here, I am guessing not. Wake me up when he issues an apology!

[ailsagirl]

45. NUMBSKULL!!!

[ificandream]

46. I hope Jasmine Crockett, Julian Castro and Beto O'Rourke remind him of this daily.

[Maeve]

47. One of few people who watch "It's a Wonderful Life" and want to be Mr Potter

[LetMyPeopleVote]

48. Texas governor Greg Abbott sends his condolences to Jimmy Carter's dead wife Rosalynn Carter

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