Donald Trump, Jr. called conservative radio host and commentator Rush Limbaugh a 'true American icon.
Conservative commentator and radio host Rush Limbaugh died on Feb. 17, 2021, at the age of 70 after battling lung cancer. His passing prompted a bevy of homages from various conservative political figures. One of those to pay respects was Donald Trump, Jr., the eldest son of former U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement given to the conservative news site Daily Caller, Trump called Limbaugh 'a true American icon.' The full text of the quote was posted on Twitter by a Daily Caller reporter: NEW: Statement from @DonaldJTrumpJr to @DailyCaller on the passing of Rush Limbaugh: pic.twitter.com/WE4syGYrsm - Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) February 17, 2021 Limbaugh was a vocal supporter of former President Trump, who awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The former president also praised Limbaugh during a call-in on Fox News, calling him a 'fantastic talent. Trump's vice president, Mike Pence, also weighed in, stating on Twitter that 'America lost a Giant' when Limbaugh died.
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