President Trump praised former Rep. John Dingell a day after his death for being the longest serving member of Congress.
“Longest serving Congressman in Country’s history which, if people understand politics, means he was very smart. A great reputation and highly respected man,” Trump wrote.
Deepest sympathies to Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and the entire family of John Dingell. Longest serving Congressman in Country’s history which, if people understand politics, means he was very smart. A great reputation and highly respected man.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 8, 2019
Trump also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset Saturday.
Dingell, 92, died Thursday in Michigan after entering hospice care earlier his week. The Democrat served in Congress for 60 years, after taking over his father’s seat in 1955. His wife replaced him in Congress when he retired in 2015.
He remained active on Twitter until his death and frequently criticized Trump.
“My heart is broken. My true love is gone. The tears are flowing pretty freely as I miss the man that made me whole. One can know it is coming, but nothing prepares you for the hole in your heart. He was my one and only true love. Know he loved everyone of you And was proud to call you friend,” Debbie Dingell wrote in a Facebook post Friday morning.
