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President Trump Reacts to Rush Limbaugh's Death
Townhall.com ^ | February 17, 2021 | Cortney O'Brien

Posted on 02/17/2021 11:37:13 AM PST by Kaslin

Update: President Trump released an official statement on Limbaugh's passing.

"The great Rush Limbaugh has passed away to a better place, free from physical pain and hostility," Trump said. "His honor, courage, strength, and loyalty will never be replaced. Rush was a patriot, a defender of Liberty, and someone who believed in all of the greatness our Country stands for. Rush was a friend to myself and millions of Americans—a guiding light with the ability to see the truth and paint vivid pictures over the airwaves. Melania and I express our deepest condolences to his wonderful wife, Kathryn, his family, and all of his dedicated fans. He will be missed greatly."

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The conservative movement lost one of its heroes on Wednesday as Rush Limbaugh lost his battle with advanced lung cancer. His wife, Kathryn, made the announcement on his radio show. President Trump called in live during Fox News's coverage of the breaking news to reflect on his friendship with the legendary radio host.

Trump explained that the two developed a friendship after Limbaugh told him he liked the "rather controversial" speech he gave in 2015 after coming down the escalator in Trump Tower to announce he'd be running for president.

"He was a unique guy, and he became a friend of mine...he was with me right from the beginning," Trump said of Limbaugh. "He was just a great gentleman. A great man."

And from then on, Limbaugh carried his message. After his win against Hillary Clinton, Trump says he called Limbaugh "just to thank him" and from there they developed "a very good friendship."

Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer noted that the two men don't exactly seem like two personalities that would mix.

"I like people that some people wouldn't think I like," Trump noted.

"He loved this country," Trump said, later adding that Limbaugh was "irreplaceable" and "a man of the future."

At his last State of the Union speech in February 2020, Trump surprised Limbaugh by awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. First lady Melania Trump, who was sitting next to Limbaugh, placed the medal on him herself. Limbaugh was visibly emotional from the gesture.

Rush Limbaugh had over 20 C-SPAN appearances, including when he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during the 2020 State of the Union Address. https://t.co/3jvuqdkg3s RIP. pic.twitter.com/JFtgK1cwMz— CSPAN (@cspan) February 17, 2021

"It was something special, it was an incredible night," Trump recalled on Wednesday.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: presidenttrump; rushlimbaugh; rushrip; trumprush
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1 posted on 02/17/2021 11:37:13 AM PST by Kaslin
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2 posted on 02/17/2021 11:38:04 AM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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Rush’s passing should be commemorated with a huge pyramid of liberal skulls. Just kidding.


3 posted on 02/17/2021 11:40:30 AM PST by Seruzawa (TANSTAAFL)
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To: Seruzawa

Cue in Val Kilmer from Tomstone. “I was not kidding”


4 posted on 02/17/2021 11:44:46 AM PST by setter
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To: Kaslin

I know I’m not the first to suggest this, but what if DJT took over Rush’s show for the next couple years? Good idea? Bad idea? I tend to think the former.


5 posted on 02/17/2021 11:44:56 AM PST by irishjuggler
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To: Kaslin

He will be missed. Words aren’t adequate to describe how great he was. The best.


6 posted on 02/17/2021 11:45:05 AM PST by roadcat
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To: Seruzawa

Their skulls are MUSH...not good for Building ANYTHING!


7 posted on 02/17/2021 11:45:24 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Seruzawa

I just hope he had the pain medicine needed. Goodbye, Dear Sir.


8 posted on 02/17/2021 11:46:12 AM PST by A Navy Vet (Dems no longer liberals. No longer socialists. They are going pure communist.)
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To: Vendome

I just said when Rush dies I am driving to Palm Beach out of respect. An hour later. My God. I am sick


9 posted on 02/17/2021 11:46:18 AM PST by Donnafrflorida (Thru Him all things are possible.)
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To: Seruzawa

May God send all the hatred and vitriol they spew right back on those who spew it.

They dance on the graves of the great while their souls shrivel up and die.


10 posted on 02/17/2021 11:48:58 AM PST by McGavin999 (biden is not my president )
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To: McGavin999

We all reap what we sow


11 posted on 02/17/2021 11:51:40 AM PST by xp38
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To: Kaslin

‘Oh Captain, my Captain.....’


12 posted on 02/17/2021 11:52:56 AM PST by exPBRrat (.)
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To: Kaslin

Irreplaceable.


13 posted on 02/17/2021 11:55:35 AM PST by truthkeeper (All Trump Has Going for Him is the Votes)
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To: irishjuggler

“Eternal rest give him O Lord...”

Prayers UP for his family; he will be greatly missed!


14 posted on 02/17/2021 11:59:05 AM PST by WildHighlander57 ((WildHighlander57 returning after lurking since 2000))
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To: irishjuggler

Absolutely great idea, there should be a depends kiosk at the dem entrance to both the house and senate chambers in DC


15 posted on 02/17/2021 12:02:36 PM PST by BigEdLB (All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others-George Orwell)
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To: McGavin999

Just looked at DU....

Totally classless people...

They are sick MF’ers....


16 posted on 02/17/2021 12:02:43 PM PST by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: Kaslin

God Bless Maha-Rushie. RIP,


17 posted on 02/17/2021 12:03:46 PM PST by BigEdLB (All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others-George Orwell)
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To: Kaslin

Feels like I lost a lifelong friend over here...

RIP Sensei Rush... Ditto forever, brother.


18 posted on 02/17/2021 12:06:47 PM PST by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: roadcat

His talent has returned to God.


19 posted on 02/17/2021 12:06:49 PM PST by Blogatron (I get knocked down, but I get up again! You're never going to keep me down!)
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To: irishjuggler

I love Trump, but even he cannot fill Rush’s shoes. Nobody does. Rush was one of a kind.


20 posted on 02/17/2021 12:06:54 PM PST by FamiliarFace
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