Overview
- President Trump released a video from the Oval Office on Truth Social praising Limbaugh as “a really great man” and saying “there will never be another Rush Limbaugh.”
- He recalled first hearing in 2015 that Limbaugh had endorsed his campaign before they met, crediting that backing as an early boost.
- Trump addressed the broadcaster’s loved ones, offering condolences to his wife and family and noting how much Limbaugh is missed.
- In 2020, Trump awarded Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom during the State of the Union address.
- Limbaugh died on February 17, 2021, at age 70 after lung cancer, and his nationally syndicated show drew millions and energized Republican voters.