Donald J.Trump honors Rush Limbaugh’s widow Kathryn after Fox News appearance

praised Kathryn Limbaugh's interview on Fox & Friends and paid tribute to the late conservative talk radio host who died in 2021.

WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump praised Kathryn Limbaugh’s appearance on Fox & Friends and honored her late husband, Rush Limbaugh, on a Truth Social post on June 23, 2026 at 8:36 AM EST.

Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “The GREAT Rush Limbaugh’s wonderful wife, Kathryn, was fantastic today on Fox & Friends, as interviewed by Ainsley. We all miss Rush, truly one of a kind!!! President DJT”

Trump called Kathryn Limbaugh “fantastic” and described Rush Limbaugh as “truly one of a kind,” signaling his continued alignment with the late broadcaster’s legacy. The post referenced an interview conducted by Fox & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt.

Rush Limbaugh was born on Jan. 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and launched his career in radio as a teenager (see wikipedia.org). He rose to national prominence after starting on WABC in New York in 1988 and grew his syndicated program to nearly 600 stations, drawing millions of daily listeners (see historynewsnetwork.org). He became the dominant voice in conservative talk radio for more than three decades.

Limbaugh died on Feb. 17, 2021, at age 70 from lung cancer. His wife, Kathryn Limbaugh, announced his death on his radio program that day (see Google). Trump had awarded Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom during the 2020 State of the Union address, calling him a “greatest fighter” for American values.

Kathryn Limbaugh married Rush Limbaugh in 2010 and has continued to manage his estate and public legacy since his death (see wikipedia.org). Her television appearances have drawn attention from Trump allies who view her as a steward of Limbaugh’s influence within the conservative movement.

Trump’s tribute reflects his broader pattern of invoking cultural figures who shaped the modern Republican coalition. Limbaugh helped fuel the 1994 GOP takeover of the House and the 2010 Tea Party wave, cementing his role as a political force beyond the airwaves (see historynewsnetwork.org).

In the last 30 days, 17 of 643 Trump posts focused on the topic of “Culture,” placing this tribute among a small share of posts dedicated to cultural commentary rather than policy or political attacks.

Source: Zenger analysis
Note: Table generated by NewsFindr on June 23, 2026 at 8:39 AM EST

Source: Zenger real-time database of all Truth Social posts.
Note: Chart generated on June 23, 2026 at 8:39 AM EST