White House praises John Lewis' legacy as Trump stays silent and visits club
WASHINGTON — As lawmakers from both parties offered their condolences and reflected on the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., who died Friday night, the White House stayed silent, waiting until Saturday morning to acknowledge the death of the civil rights icon.
"Rep. John Lewis was an icon of the civil rights movement, and he leaves an enduring legacy that will never be forgotten. We hold his family in our prayers, as we remember Rep. John Lewis’ incredible contributions to our country," White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tweeted Saturday morning.
President Donald Trump arrived at his Virginia golf course around 9:15 a.m. E.T., just minutes before McEnany tweeted about Lewis. Trump, who shared dozens of tweets and retweets about his Democratic opponents Friday night, has not personally acknowledge Lewis' death.
Flags at the White House were also lowered to half-staff shortly before McEnany's tweet, although the White House has not officially announced they were lowered in honor of Lewis' death.
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