The Texas governor was under fire for his mistake in a message to the Carter family following Jimmy Carter's death.

Shortly after the death of former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mistakenly wished his condolences to Carter’s late wife Rosalynn, who died in 2023.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement sending condolences to the Carter family. Notably, he referred to Rosalynn Carter, who died in November 2023.