Trump On Bush Service: 'This Is Not A Funeral, This Is A Day Of Celebration For A Great Man'

  • 5 years ago
President Trump on Wednesday tweeted in advance of the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush, calling the leader “a great man.”

 President Trump on Wednesday tweeted in advance of the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush, calling the leader "a great man."  "Looking forward to being with the Bush family," he wrote. "This is not a funeral, this is a day of celebration for a great man who has led a long and distinguished life. He will be missed!"  The day prior, the president commented on the arrival of the Bush family, saying via Twitter: "Looking forward to being with the wonderful Bush family at Blair House today. The former First Lady will be coming over to the White House this morning to be given a tour of the Christmas decorations by Melania. The elegance & precision of the last two days have been remarkable!" Trump also shared footage of his trip to the US Capitol Rotunda to pay respects to the former president.

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