Former President Donald Trump offered his condolences to the family of veteran journalist Lou Dobbs who passed away Wednesday, according to reports.
“The Great Lou Dobbs has just passed away. A friend, and truly incredible Journalist, Reporter, and Talent,” Trump wrote on Truth Social about the 78-year-old who hosted “Lou Dobbs Tonight” on Fox Business Channel from 2011 to 2021.
“He understood the World, and what was ‘happening,’ better than others. Lou was unique in so many ways, and loved our Country. Our warmest condolences to his wonderful wife, Debi, and family. He will be greatly missed!” Trump added.
The Great Lou Dobbs has just passed away — A friend, and truly incredible Journalist, Reporter, and Talent. He understood the World, and what was “happening,” better than others. Lou was unique in so many ways, and loved our Country. Our warmest condolences to his wonderful wife,…
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) July 18, 2024
“It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of ‘the great Lou Dobbs.’ Lou was a fighter till the very end — fighting for what mattered to him the most, God, his family, and the country,” read a message posted on Dobbs’ official X account on Thursday.
“Lou’s legacy will forever live on as a patriot and a great American,” it continued. “We ask for your prayers for Lou’s wonderful wife Debi, children, and grandchildren.”
— Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) July 18, 2024
Fox Business anchor Neil Cavuto shared news about Dobbs and read a statement from Fox News Media.
(Video Credit: Fox News)
“I just heard that Lou Dobbs has passed. Lou was a thoughtful business journalist who challenged the traditional economic theories of the elites,” wrote Trish Regan. “He & I anchored the 2016 RNC together—& I was struck by his enthusiasm for his job which was infectious. He loved America. RIP Lou.”
I just heard that Lou Dobbs has passed.Lou was a thoughtful business journalist who challenged the traditional economic theories of the elites.He & I anchored the 2016 RNC together—& I was struck by his enthusiasm for his job which was infectious.He loved America. RIP Lou. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KGtlXCuc4Z
— Trish Regan (@trish_regan) July 18, 2024
Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly called Dobbs a “Smart guy.”
.@LouDobbs has passed. 78 years old. Smart guy, always enjoyed speaking with him. Much sympathy extended to his family.
— Bill O’Reilly (@BillOReilly) July 18, 2024
Dr. Robert Jeffress referred to Dobbs as “courageous” and said he had just prayed with him.
My good friend and @FoxBusiness host, @LouDobbs, just passed away. What a great and godly man! The highlight of my week was my Friday night segments with this courageous journalist.
I was honored to pray with Lou earlier today before the Lord took him to heaven. Praying for… pic.twitter.com/jqxjuCJ1Tj
— Dr. Robert Jeffress (@robertjeffress) July 18, 2024
“America lost a great patriot today. I lost a dear friend,” former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani wrote.
“I got to know Lou Dobbs when I was prosecuting Wall Street cheats, and he was the foremost economic reporter in America,” he added.
“His relentless pursuit of truth and justice made him a trusted figure and a beacon of integrity in an industry often fraught with partisan agendas,” Giuliani wrote. “He leaves behind a void that will be difficult to fill, but his spirit and influence will forever remain a part of our lives.”
America lost a great patriot today. I lost a dear friend.
I got to know Lou Dobbs when I was prosecuting Wall Street cheats, and he was the foremost economic reporter in America.
Dobbs, one of America’s greatest journalists and commentators, was a fierce advocate for American… pic.twitter.com/yXb0nKP4iT
— Rudy W. Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) July 18, 2024
Dobbs spent more than two decades at CNN before leaving to help launch the Fox Business Network which abruptly canceled his show in early 2021 after settling multi-million dollar lawsuits with voting technology companies Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lou Dobbs. An incredible business mind with a gift for broadcasting, Lou helped pioneer cable news into a successful and influential industry,” a Fox News Media spokesperson said in a statement. “We are immensely grateful for his many contributions and send our heartfelt condolences to his family.”
Other former colleagues and industry friends also expressed sadness and sympathy on X.
This is so sad #RIP Lou pic.twitter.com/UnS4PO6R77
— Maria Bartiromo (@MariaBartiromo) July 18, 2024
Very sad news. Lou Dobbs was an exceptionally kind, generous, gracious, wonderful man in an industry that rewards none of those qualities. Yet he remained as kind as ever to the end. What a patriot. pic.twitter.com/hVGAhUjyfx
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) July 18, 2024
I love Lou Dobbs.
He was brutal and brilliant.
He was funny and erudite.
He had a mischievous smile but didn’t suffer fools.
He was a great family man.
He was a great journalist.
He was a great patriot.
He taught me a lot.
Condolences to his family.
Rest in Peace https://t.co/cl8tvX39Ce— Charles V Payne (@cvpayne) July 18, 2024
My great friend Lou Dobbs has passed!
He was a national treasure!
I was so proud to have him on my network FrankSpeech! I will miss our strategy talks and his mentorship! He was so courageous and an inspiration! Praying for his wife Debi and family! pic.twitter.com/j5K8ip5xny— Mike Lindell (@realMikeLindell) July 18, 2024
I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Lou Dobbs.
He was a man who I watched for so many years, a man who embraced the America-first ideology before many of us had even heard of it.
I was honored to have gotten to know Lou and to consider him a friend.
This is a big… pic.twitter.com/k1U4xQu4Ey
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) July 18, 2024
Before Tucker and before Trump, Lou Dobbs was one of the first public voices to loudly warn about the disaster of our southern border and the dangers of unlimited immigration. A fearless voice to the end.
RIP to a legend.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) July 18, 2024
I’m saddened to hear about the passing of my friend, Lou Dobbs. He was a fantastic reporter who often led the national conversation about important issues. He will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/DVE002MhYY
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 18, 2024
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