Updated Jan. 9, 2025, 1:14 PM UTC

The Carter family asked Biden to deliver a eulogy in Carter’s honor at today’s National Funeral Service, a White House official told NBC News.

Biden will be joined by first lady Jill Biden, the official said.

On the day Carter died, Biden issued a proclamation declaring today a national day of mourning and ordering flags to half-staff for 30 days.

Trump and his wife Melania paid respects to Carter on Wednesday evening as he lay in state at the U.S. Capitol.

Trump and his wife, Melania, paid respects to Carter yesterday at the Capitol, joining the ranks of politicians and civilians bidding him goodbye.

Other politicians who visited Carter yesterday included Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.

Carter’s final journey began when his hearse traveled through his hometown, Plains, Georgia, before it went to Atlanta, where the Carter Center is located.

His body then lay in state at the U.S. Capitol before its transfer to Washington National Cathedral for today’s service.

Carter will be buried in Plains alongside his wife, Rosalynn Carter, who died in 2023.