GOP lawmaker apologizes after celebrating death of 'despot' Jimmy Carter with champagne

A Colorado Republican has apologized after posting on social media that he was celebrating former President Jimmy Carter's death by popping open a bottle of champagne.

Jimmy Carter died Sunday at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he was surrounded by family. He faced several health challenges in recent years, including melanoma that metastasized to his liver and brain.

State Rep. Matt Soper, who represents the counties of Delta and Mesa, openly celebrated Carter's death late Sunday on X...