Donald Trump, John Lewis -- (Shutterstock/screen capture)
Most presidents would be welcomed to a non-partisan funeral celebrating the life of a civil rights icon. Trump has proclaimed that he isn't going to Rep. John Lewis' (D-GA) funeral.
BREAKING: Asked if he planned to pay his respects to late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, who will lie in state… https://t.co/rIRomzWrG6— ABC News (@ABC News) 1595874334.0
It was a comment that didn't surprise most as Trump isn't exactly known for being a supporter of the late congressman. Nor is the president a fan of any protesters demanding equality, regardless of the group that asks for it.
See the comments about Trump below:
Trump didn’t respect @repjohnlewis in life, and no one wants his or Melania’s crocodile tears now. https://t.co/VawF8P8hzt— edgery Wear Your Damn Mask (@edgery Wear Your Damn Mask) 1595872590.0
Donald Trump will not direct White House and executive departments/agencies to honor John Lewis during remembrance… https://t.co/yYVrjkMIhU— A Worried Citizen (@A Worried Citizen) 1595872843.0
Just a reminder that President Trump has denigrated John Lewis, Elijah Cummings and John McCain but praised white n… https://t.co/lUFpqiRWLz— An Ethical Donald (@An Ethical Donald) 1595247990.0
Don't worry, @realDonaldTrump. @RepJohnLewis wouldn't have wanted you there anyway. https://t.co/kE0r19OtQX— Brett Gursky (@Brett Gursky) 1595874586.0
It's good that Trump won't be attending services for John Lewis. Donald Trump isn't fit to lick John Lewis's boots… https://t.co/KsNICh8WSf— Khashoggi’s Ghost (@Khashoggi’s Ghost) 1595706382.0
Trump is not attending the funeral of John Lewis. Trump doesn't have the desire to attend nor is he welcome there.… https://t.co/UxET92hJWS— Jay 🌊🇺🇸🏳️🌈🗽 (@Jay 🌊🇺🇸🏳️🌈🗽) 1595872746.0
@FirenzeMike @ResisterSis20 Normally, a normal president would attend.. But its best if Trump just stays away.. The… https://t.co/u18pCyviHA— Danny Boy (@Danny Boy) 1595875041.0
@katiecouric Thank goodness. Trump should always avoid the funeral services of honorable men like John Lewis becaus… https://t.co/49Gt9v5cbR— Good trouble 🗳 (@Good trouble 🗳) 1595875061.0
@PrincessBravato John Lewis despised Trump. He refused to attend his inauguration. For Trump to stay away is a good… https://t.co/cgrQqJK77j— Karin Charmley.#Biden/Harris 🇺🇸 (@Karin Charmley.#Biden/Harris 🇺🇸) 1595875049.0
The best thing Trump could do today to honor John Lewis IS to stay tf away.— Stacie Rose (@Stacie Rose) 1595875058.0
Among Trump’s many deficiencies, he utterly lacks class and grace https://t.co/bk8CDrzxMB— Asha Rangappa (@Asha Rangappa) 1595878804.0
Posting without comment. https://t.co/qsMhuxnhFH— Dan Rather (@Dan Rather) 1595878213.0
Some one told trump. John Lewis is black. https://t.co/o9I3JLXsEW— Dump Trump 2020 (@Dump Trump 2020) 1595875016.0
@AliVelshi Just as well. If @realDonaldTrump had visited, it would be so disingenuous that afterward he would have… https://t.co/Ep31BYGHyW— Harry Flaxseed (@Harry Flaxseed) 1595875001.0
@JonLemire That’s OK. John Lewis always said that Donald Trump is not a legitimate president. He doesn’t even want… https://t.co/oJMCEDkMmh— 🌻Sandi Latham (@🌻Sandi Latham) 1595875004.0
Just so we are all clear on this: Barack Obama will lie in state in the US Capitol. Donald Trump will not. #johnlewis #hero— Kelly D. Allen (@Kelly D. Allen) 1595875009.0
With so many civil rights activists in one room, I'm shocked Trump hasn't called for the rotunda to be teargassed b… https://t.co/r5RsFvhWzQ— (((Charles Young))) (@(((Charles Young)))) 1595874638.0
@MichaelSteele Trump is not worthy of being in that room wherw John Lewis lies— susan driggars (@susan driggars) 1595874996.0
Even in death John Lewis's words have more dignity than Donald Trump will ever have in life.— june1970 (@june1970) 1595874994.0
John Lewis embodies everything Trump will never be or could imagine being. Paying tribute to him is simply a sign… https://t.co/fH3gsXQR3e— Tabula Rasa; 2021 (@Tabula Rasa; 2021) 1595874975.0
To see McConnell have the privilege of giving opening remarks at @repjohnlewis ceremony at the Capitol makes me sic… https://t.co/Y5F2FKMgpi— ljnb 🌊🦀🐠 (@ljnb 🌊🦀🐠) 1595874996.0
.@SpeakerPelosi yielding the floor one last time to @repjohnlewis was truly beautiful. I loved hearing his voice fill up that rotunda.— brittany packnett cunningham is sleepy. (@brittany packnett cunningham is sleepy.) 1595874729.0
The McCain family didn't want him. The Bush family didn't want him. The royal family didn't want him. Hell, the… https://t.co/XRtAXG1AL2— Holly Figueroa O'Reilly (@Holly Figueroa O'Reilly) 1595873954.0
JUST IN: @realDonaldTrump is liked by no one so he will not go to honor John Lewis. https://t.co/jETuKEbVFP— Skyleigh😷GO VOTE GA! DAY 313@🏠 (@Skyleigh😷GO VOTE GA! DAY 313@🏠) 1595874572.0
Hey #MAGA #Trump supporters! This is footage of the great John Lewis’ funeral.... your “president” was not in atten… https://t.co/r9jvE5G6Ow— Jack the Cap 🇮🇪 (@Jack the Cap 🇮🇪) 1595708400.0
