Why is Jimmy Carter's hearse an armoured car with bulletproof glass, like the presidential limo?

[rachel776]

This must have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars more than a regular hearse, paid for by taxpayer dollars of course. Why?

I know it's not "his" hearse, they must use it for all sorts of funerals, but why?

[malarkey]

Democrat leadership were afraid of assassination attempts after the Democrat mob discovered Jimmy Carter's used the same Nazi symbols Pete Hegseth does. ANTIFA rallied to take down the fascist Democrat president they voted for.

[malarkey]

*Carter

[malarkey]

[GuyfromCyprus]

Jimmy Carter's hearse is an armored car with bulletproof glass because, even after leaving office, former U. S. presidents still receive lifetime security from the Secret Service. This includes special protection for events like funerals. The hearse is made to keep threats away, as some people may still want to harm a former president or cause trouble. After the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, it became more common to use armored vehicles for state funerals to prevent any harm. Even though it might seem unnecessary, the armored hearse shows respect for the president and ensures his safety, just like the security he had when he was alive.

[Red_Arrow]

Why does it take a Guy from Cyprus to answer a question about American honors to former presidents? But, good on you for having the answer!

[Friendlybro79]

@GuyfromCyprus I understand and respect the answer you provided because it's factual. I just wish the government had the same level of respect for its citizens that put presidents in office. No disrespect to President Carter. It just seems like our priorities are off.

[SaoirseS]

Where are you getting that the hearse carrying Carter's remains is armored (sources)? I can't find anything.

[DryGermanGuy]

Indeed. Such a monstrosity would weigh 5-6 tons at least. And that hearse has standard rims instead of the heavy-duty wheels of e. g. the presidential limousine.

[SaoirseS]

@DryGermanGuy Doesn't make sense at all. I've been around funeral homes all my life, this one doesn't appear to be any different than any other Cadillac customized by Superior Coaches except for the Presidential seal on the doors and the flags.

[purplepoppy]

Because America is full of crazies who'd want to take a pot shot at a slow moving target.

[lightbulb27]

Dont want someone blowing him ip or stealing the body. If he disappeared and reappeard as a ghost wed have another diety and that get nutty… since he was anoeanut farmer.

[fuddly]

In case he's a nut
Farmer

[Paige90]

It's not armored and is owned by the funeral home. The taxpayers don't pay for it.

[SaoirseS]

Exactly.

[Levin]

Well, cause, America.

Even the dead need to be protected from assassination attempts :)

[Pudsmucker]

The only thing that I can think of each president has enemies that may want to defame or hold his body for a ransom. The only thing that I can think of.

[Ironco]

That's just a normal hearse, nothing special about it.

[NicholasRedone]

Probably, also eye spy a Cadillac logo - groovy wheels 🛞

[beefcakebradybatson]

Trumpsters jealous of the well-deserved outpouring of love for Mr. Carter may try to shoot at Mr. Carter's hearse.

[Paige90]

What a ignorant response!

[beefcakebradybatson]

@Paige90 I'm surprised those goobers didn't try to shoot at Mr. Carter's hearse. I'd put ALMOST NOTHING past that bunch of despicables.

[Paige90]

@beefcakebradybatson Their ignorance never ceases to amaze me!

[beefcakebradybatson]

@Paige90 I'm 71, likely more than twice your age, and I've NEVER seen such IDIOTS !!!

[Paige90]

Which side are you saying are idiots?

[beefcakebradybatson]

@Paige90 REPIGLIKSCAM !!!

[Paige90]

Ohhhh... So you have TDS?

[LeoNV32]

It's an excuse to run up a bill through customization for a record of expenses to be marked up in price so they can launder money from illegal sources lol

[Ifdyourmom]

So the body isn't stolen, and mutilated, like some perverted shithead might try and so

[Daniela1982]

They are afraid he may die a 2nd time.

[debbiedenise]

Somebody might steal the body.

[MikeTheBartender]

Lolololololol

[andreasderjuengere]

It can be re-used.

Soon, I hope.