President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence issued statements on Twitter Monday in response to the announcement by talk radio icon Rush Limbaugh that he has been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Limbaugh, 69, told his radio audience about his condition at the close of Monday’s nationally syndicated radio show.
President Trump and Rush Limbaugh embrace at a Trump rally held in Limbaugh’s hometown, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, November 5, 2018.
Trump, “Many people do not know what a great guy & fantastic political talent the great Rush Limbaugh is. There is nobody like him. Looking for a speedy recovery for our friend!”
Many people do not know what a great guy & fantastic political talent the great Rush Limbaugh is. There is nobody like him. Looking for a speedy recovery for our friend! https://t.co/GRTt56BjEu— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 4, 2020
Pence, “Rush Limbaugh is a National Treasure who has made a difference on the airwaves of America for 30 years. Rush, Karen and I will be joining millions across this Country in praying for your swift recovery. God Bless You!”
Rush Limbaugh is a National Treasure who has made a difference on the airwaves of America for 30 years. Rush, Karen and I will be joining millions across this Country in praying for your swift recovery. God Bless You!— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) February 3, 2020
C-SPAN video from 2001 of then Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) talking about Limbaugh on the House floor.
Rep. Mike Pence 10/16/2001 floor tribute to Rush Limbaugh: "Bible tells us that if you owe debts, pay debts ... I am in Congress today because of Rush Limbaugh ... during a time of great difficulty for the Limbaugh family" pic.twitter.com/3WnBn2UvNu— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) February 3, 2020
Limbaugh’s speech introducing President Trump at the 2018 Cape Girardeau rally with an appearance by Lee Greenwood singing, God Bless the U.S.A.
Last April Trump and Limbaugh played golf with LPGA pro Lexi Thompson.
President Trump played golf yesterday with Rush Limbaugh and Lexi Thompson. The White House just released these photos. pic.twitter.com/oUcxt8ZptM— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) April 20, 2019
Trump and Limbaugh were seen having lunch together in December.
It looks like President Trump had lunch with Rush Limbaugh at his golf club today... pic.twitter.com/wVOetrxOqY— Meridith McGraw (@meridithmcgraw) December 22, 2019
The Trump campaign also posted in support of Limbaugh Monday night, “From everyone at Team Trump, we wish Rush Limbaugh a speedy recovery! He is a true innovator, a strong conservative leader & a great American. And he is most definitely a fighter! Please keep him and his family in your prayers. #PrayForRush”
From everyone at Team Trump, we wish Rush Limbaugh a speedy recovery!— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) February 4, 2020
He is a true innovator, a strong conservative leader & a great American.
And he is most definitely a fighter!
Please keep him and his family in your prayers.#PrayForRush pic.twitter.com/Kqs0sew0J9
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