A rarely-seen US president with a polarising reputation has re-emerged in our lounge rooms this week speaking on a topic he knows best.

Jimmy Carter is the first American president to reach 100. Locals in his hometown of Plains, Ga., are excited to celebrate the man they know as “Mr. Jimmy.”

He still holds hands with his wife, Rosalynn, their grandson Josh Carter said. The family is making plans for the former president’s 99th birthday in October.

DONALD Trump made some outlandish statements during a rare TV interview. But it was the quick glimpse of a painting that stole the show.