Mary Jordan

Washington, D.C.

Associate Editor at The Washington Post

Washington Post correspondent, author of the four books: The Prison Angel (new updated audiobook), Hope, The Art of Her Deal, and Trump’s Trials.

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Jimmy Carter made enemies, then peace. Ask Ford, Kennedy, Clinton.

Dec 31, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Mary Jordan |Kevin Sullivan

During the bruising 1976 presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter called President Gerald Ford "incompetent" and his policies "morally and politically and intellectually bankrupt."But after Carter, a Democrat, unseated the Republican incumbent in a close race, he praised Ford in his inaugural address: "For myself and for our nation, I want to thank my predecessor for all he has done to heal our land." Carter's gracious words prompted a standing ovation for his recent rival.
As Jimmy Carter nears 100, he is buoyed by Harris’s run for president

Sep 9, 2024 | adn.com | Mary Jordan |Kevin Sullivan

Former president Jimmy Carter, 99, turned to his son several weeks ago as he watched President Joe Biden, 81, announce that he was passing the torch to a younger generation. “That’s sad,” Carter said softly. Carter and Biden are friends and share much in common as members of the elite group elected to the White House. Biden is the oldest to ever serve, and Carter has lived longer than any other former president. Neither went to Harvard or Yale.
Review | Mary Trump returns with more stories of her family’s deep dysfunction

Sep 8, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Mary Jordan

Review by Mary JordanSeptember 8, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. EDTDonald Trump has called Kamala Harris “real garbage,” “a wack job,” and even reposted a crude slur to millions of his followers that a certain sex act may have boosted her political career. Trump’s crass and demeaning remarks about his enemies — calling them pigs, ugly, fat and losers — is rooted in his upbringing, according to his niece Mary L.
As Jimmy Carter nears 100, he is buoyed by Harris’s run for president

Sep 6, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Mary Jordan |Kevin Sullivan
Melania Trump is no fan of the spotlight - but she remains firmly by her husband's side - Tortoise

Jul 22, 2024 | tortoisemedia.com | Mary Jordan |Kevin Sullivan

Melania Trump tries to stay out of the spotlight, but it's not possible.
Opinion | Melania Trump isn’t on the campaign trail, but don’t underestimate her - The Washington Post

Jul 16, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Mary Jordan

She has stayed out of the spotlight, but she’s as savvy a political operator as her husband.
Jimmy Carter could become first president alive for his 100th birthday

Jun 22, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Mary Jordan |Kevin Sullivan

Jimmy Carter is within sight of making history yet again. Sunday marks 100 days until Carter would become the first president to witness his own 100th birthday. Statistically, Americans have a less than one percent chance of living to 100. And Carter faces particularly significant challenges in reaching the milestone. For the past 16 months, he’s been in hospice, end-of-life care that focuses on comfort and foregoes medical intervention.
Carter’s next potential milestone: First former president to see 100

Jun 22, 2024 | stripes.com | Mary Jordan |Kevin Sullivan

Busts of President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter at the lobby of the visitor’s center at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. (Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post) Jimmy Carter is within sight of making history yet again. Sunday marks 100 days until Carter would become the first president to witness his own 100th birthday. Statistically, Americans have a less than one percent chance of living to 100.
Albums: Liam Gallagher And John Squire

Feb 18, 2024 | lancashiretimes.co.uk | Mary Jordan

artsLiam Gallagher And John Squire Raise Your Hands; Mars To Liverpool; One Day At A Time; I’m A Wheel; Just Another Rainbow; Love You Forever; Make It Up As You Go Along; You’re Not The Only One; I’m So Bored; Mother Nature’s Song(Warner Music) 5054197898957Former Stone Roses guitarist John Squire has teamed up with ex-Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, with the result being this better-than-expected debut album.
Rosalynn Carter laid to rest in the Georgia town where she was born

Nov 29, 2023 | sfgate.com | Mary Jordan |Kevin Sullivan

PLAINS, Ga. - Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died this month at age 96, was laid to rest Wednesday in Plains, Ga., the tiny farm town where she met Jimmy Carter as an infant, married him as a teenager and where they returned after the White House.