Heightened Security Measures Implemented for President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral Amid Concerns over Potential Extremist Threats
WASHINGTON — The upcoming state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter, scheduled for Thursday at Washington National Cathedral, is now under heightened security scrutiny due to potential threats by violent extremists, government officials said. While no specific threats have been identified, the recent terror incident in New Orleans, where a vehicle ramming attack killed 14, underscores the general risk associated with high-profile events gathering the nation’s top leaders and international dignitaries. Jimmy Carter, the 39th …