Trumps praise Bush's 'a thousand points of light,' but president once mocked it

[DemocratSinceBirth]

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump praised former President George H.W. Bush after his death for being inspired by the American people.

Bush called his philosophy "a thousand points of light" and his nonprofit dedicated to encouraging volunteerism was named Points of Light.

"Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service -- to be, in his words, 'a thousand points of light' illuminating the greatness, hope, and opportunity of America to the world," the Trumps said in a statement issued after Bush's death was announced late Friday.

The president echoed the sentiment Saturday saying, "His accomplishments were great."

But Trump was not always so gracious about Bush's hope for a "kinder, gentler" nation.

During a July 5 political rally in Montana, Trump attacked Bush, saying, "Thousand points of light, I never quite got that one."

"What the hell is that?" Trump said. "Has anyone ever figured that one out? And it was put out by a Republican, wasn't it? I know one thing, Make America Great Again we understand. Putting America first we understand."

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trumps-praise-bush-s-thousand-points-light-president-once-mocked-n942546

I don't know why he gets to attend the funeral. His presence will make a mockery of it.

[SHRED]

1. If I were the family I'd forbid his attendance

With a list of reasons.

[pangaia]

2. Trumps said.. ??? HUH ?

Which trumps said?

Certainly not the fuckhead.....

"Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service -- to be, in his words, 'a thousand points of light' illuminating the greatness, hope, and opportunity of America to the world," the Trumps said in a statement issued after Bush's death was announced late Friday.