Jimmy Carter's grandson says he's got good days but is 'not that active': 'I just think he's stubborn'

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Jimmy Carter's grandson believes his stubbornness is a key factor that is keeping him alive.

Despite initial expectations that he would only live for weeks, Carter’s resilience and faith continue to sustain him.

Jason Carter highlights Jimmy Carter’s faith and determination

Jason Carter, who appeared on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's 'Politically Georgia' podcast on Monday, December 2, shared that his grandfather's willpower has kept him going.

He discussed how the former president’s Christian faith plays a role in his longevity.

“We are not the ones responsible for when and how people leave this world in this kind of a way, and his faith story is one that has been important to him, and this is another part of that,” Jason said during the podcast.

Jason Carter reveals Jimmy Carter 'pretty active' on some days

Jason Carter also said that Jimmy Carter's lifelong determination is another key factor.

“On a more personal level, I just think he’s stubborn. I mean, he’s never given up on anything in his life and he’s not going to start now,” Jason said, according to People. 

“He’s got big, good days where he’s pretty active, he’s up and active and talking and enjoying, including in politics," Jason said.

"But most days he’s not that active, he’s going to sleep a lot of the time,” he added on the podcast. 

Jimmy entered hospice care in February 2023, with family members originally believing he had only days or weeks to live.

Since then, he has made a few public appearances, including at the funeral of his wife Rosalynn Carter.

Josh Carter describes Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday celebration

Jimmy Carter turned 100 on October 1, 2023, and celebrated the special day with his family at home. Josh Carter, another grandson of the former president, shared that it was a day filled with love.

“On his actual birthday, we went down to see him,” Josh said, adding “It was my family, a lot of my cousins. He had a houseful of his kids, his grandkids, his great-grandkids.”

He added that the great-grandchildren helped blow out the birthday candles. “The whole day was a big celebration of his family, and we wanted to be there and remind him, ‘This is what you built',” he said.

Notably in October, he filled out his absentee ballot for Kamala Harris, an event that his son Chip Carter described as a bright moment.

“I’m only trying to make it to vote for Kamala Harris,” Jimmy reportedly told one of his children.