Trump sends out a series of retweets and a shout out to Fox News following Rep. John Lewis’ death.
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Trump sends out a series of retweets and a shout out to Fox News following Rep. John Lewis’ death on July 17, 2020.
Congressman John Robert Lewisdied on July 17, 2020, following a six-month battle pancreatic cancer He was 80.
The tragic news was confirmed by members of Lewis’ family, who released the following statement:
It is with inconsolable grief and enduring sadness that we announce the passing of U. S. Rep. John Lewis. He was honored and respected as the conscience of the US Congress and an icon of American history, but we knew him as a loving father and brother. He was a stalwart champion in the on-going struggle to demand respect for the dignity and worth of every human being. He dedicated his entire life to non-violent activism and was an outspoken advocate in the struggle for equal justice in America. He will be deeply missed.”
Following the death of the nation’s leading civil rights activists, who had served in congress since 1987, President Donald Trump shared over 20 retweets of himself and of his political supporters. At around 1 a.m. ET, Trump tweeted a shout out to Fox News host Tammy Bruce, who sat in for Sean Hannity on Friday night.
He wrote, “Great job, Tammy!”
Great job Tammy! https://t.co/ZvJ8jlVCq3
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 18, 2020
While Trump did not acknowledge Lewis’ death on Friday night, Twitter flooded with tributes to the Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, America’s highest civilian honor.
