Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies after battling Covid-19

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Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, a Republican from Louisiana, has died after being diagnosed with Covid-19

In a statement released on Twitter, Louisiana Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards wrote,"It is with heavy hearts that @FirstLadyOfLA and I offer our condolences to Congressman-elect Luke Letlow's family on his passing after a battle with COVID-19." Two Republican sources also confirmed Letlow's passing to CNN. The News-Star in Monroe, Louisiana, was first to report Letlow's death.

Just weeks ago, voters overwhelmingly chose Luke to represent them in Congress," Rep. Garret Graves, a Republican of Louisiana, tweeted. "They saw what so many of us know of Luke - kind, smart, quick-witted, God-fearing, hard-working, honest and just a good guy."That message was echoed by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, a Democrat, who said in a tweet,"We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow.

 

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And?!

There are also reports in the Chinese news. The man suggested not to wear a mask and went to see God. He finally realized his wish

'Fake news!!!' 'Its a hoax!!!' Well Trumpsteridiots?

R I P

Too Bad. It is what it is

Open the economy! I won't wear a mask! I want my freedom! Why am I coughing? Get me to the hospital... This is real...

Doubt it

He had a ❤issue,underlying problems...report the truth

Garbage lying media frauds

There you go. Bet his family wishes he’d worn a mask. Or maybe not . . . “my freedom!!”.

So sad

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He had a heart attack, during a procedure. Testing positive for Corona does not mean that's what killed him

Sad. May God bless and give strength to his family.

An obvious Trump supporter. Unfortunately, he didn’t need to die. Wear a mask.

May God have mercy upon his soul and guide and comfort all those who know, love, and respect him.

BudGothmog44 Mask up people! This could be you!

Only republicans catch this?! Amazing

What an avoidable tragedy! So young. Please people WearAMask minimize the spread of this illness so that people like Luke hopefully won't get it. AND why can't we get the same therapeutics that Trump, Giuliani and Christie got, be available to all!!! Let's get USA vaccinated!

In this world filled with hate and disrespect, I feel nothing but sympathy for his family. Their loss is real. It doesn’t matter what his political thoughts were.

Trump it will magically go away after November 3rd.

How many people did he infect and kill? No sympathy for him

natural selection, i see

His medical history is not public. Nor should it be. We dont know anything medically about why he passed away related to CoVid-19. Implying any person/s is at fault, is pure ignorance. The heartless comments here are an atrocity and more proof tht America is indeed going down

Obviously, the wife and kids weren’t important enough to wear a mask 🤔 huh...way to sponsor Rona super spreader events GOP 👍🏻👌🏻

Impossible he died of COVID hoax.

Another sacrifice to the god Trump

deray

....and campaigned WITHOUT a mask.

Lol with all due respect but what makes this dude any different from the rest of the country he has trump to blame for his death and thousands of others

Adapt or perish. He failed. He mocked nature. Nature won.

He was probably eating a mask like trump and the trumpists...so sad !

Just 41 year old, very sad

🙏🏻

Sad... so young. Supporting Trump will get you killed. We tried to tell you.

🤔

Just 1 of 336,000 deaths - treat this one no differently TrumpVirus

No masks need for this hoax flu. 41 and dead because he knew better than science and Drs. Sad.

deray R.I.P. people need to take this serious!

although, I might not have had the same beliefs as him, it’s still incredibly sad to hear this. My thoughts go out to his friends and family

Another anti-masker that died from Covid? Tragic.

I don’t care what party you are, he died and I think you should keep your snark to yourselves.. Condolences to his family.

deray Tots and pears ... wear a mask

realDonaldTrump Mike_Pence ICYMI

deray Dying for Trump.

Not possible. It's all fake right? This guy never really existed. It's all a hoax. Covid was made by Democrats to hurt Trump. The numbers are all made up. No one is really dying. All of this brought to you by Republicans. And they claim to be Christian? Not even close

Don't wear a mask because it will help you meet God sooner!

What did he die from? A car accident?

Sad

Catholic pedero promotes ass fucking and ass blowjob in the city of Opole in Poland. He makes videos and photos, then sends people out and demands $ 200.

RIP

Darwin Award!

It is what it is... thoughts and prayers... I don’t really care...

Karma

So sorry for the family’s loss

Very sad. 💔 Stay safe everyone. ‘Asked if Letlow had any underlying conditions that would have made his death more likely, Dr. G.E. Ghali said: 'None. All COVID related.'’

My heart sincerely weeps for this guy's wife & kids. But denial of Covid is like pissing up a rope, and wondering why your feet are wet.

Are you sure the democrats are not responsible for his death?

Oops... something something, actions have consequences. I feel sorry for those that have died or been infected from the republican ineptitude and outright lies.

Was he for or against masks?

Damn rip

🙏🙏🙏

Damn it Americans, WEAR A FUCKING MASK.

It is what it is

Well well well if it isn't the consequences of his own actions.

Damn hoaxes are dangerous. Feel for his family!

C19 wasn't/isn't a HOAX.

'but it's just flu, bro. chill'

Wise up. It’s not getting better.

fuck the police.

RIP🙏

Trump said 'it will ho away'

You want to be compassionate, but it's difficult when the reality of his willful disregard for science killed him and endangered his family.

He was only 41. Very sad

My dad died from it too

smh

This is so sad

The more Super Spreader events Trump and his band of demons hold will cause a decline in Republican population. The more Trump runs his mouth will cause more true Americans (Democrats) to start voting. Georgia will be an example of that. Watch and learn.

Going through the comments, not once did I see someone pay respects. The left is disgusting

So tragic

People comments are disgusting. Hope they remember their remarks when tragedy hit them.

I believe the Governor appoints a replacement , 2 nd highest vote getter ?

There needs to be pictures of body bags in cold storage

Nice job COVID-19 👍

RIP Condolences to his Family and Friends .

I don’t know where our human compassionate heart is, let people mourn their loss before pointing out what they already know 🤷‍♂️

CNN IS LIKE THE KKK, IT TAKES OVER THE OTHER NEW COMPANIES WITH EASE

He doesn't wear a mask so he deserves it

Womp Womp

Condolences to the family

Let this be a reminder to those who still think this is fake, and not wearing a mask or practicing social distancing. My condolences to your family. maskmandate

.. this virus/pandemic doesn't discriminate between Left, nor Right, Blue or Red .. rich, nor poor. . . but it certainly knows just who to potentially infect and kill . . .

Was he following basic coronavirus safety protocols? If so, my heart goes out to him and his family. If not..

He was 41 with 2 young children FFS. And people high-fiving. And while some republicans did not advocate masks, it didn’t mean he did it didn’t. Not to mention masks don’t prevent COVID. They mitigate spread.

Own the consequences of your actions.

Being a loyal Republican is a post-condition to being an idiot, and a precondition to getting COVID-19. Luckily, they're mutually self-annihilative!

superspreader down

The whistle blower in China should be celebrated, not in prison.

Rest in peace 🙏

If you don't wash your hand before putting on a mask your doing it wrong. If you don't wash your hand after you put it on you're doing wrong. If you touch your mask or your face you're doing wrong and wearing a mask is useless.

Should have worn a mask. 🤷‍♂️

💐💐💐😓😥R.I.P.😪🕊💐💐💐

Lost Footsteps (Englisch) Taschenbuch – 23. Oktober 2020

gop “We have to make sure our economy gets back open.We have to learn how to live in a COVID world. Other nations have learned how to do that and they’ve done so safely and we have to continue to do that,” -Luke Letlow, 11/19/2020. Still feel that the economy is more important?

But 99.99999% though

May he RIP

😂🤣😅😭Was he an anti-masker? Trump supporter? If so, fuck 'em and good riddance! America and the world is just a little bit better now.

RiP

Hey, this whole Covid thing is being way overblown by the Dems. It's just a part of their election rigging plan. You won't hear anything after election day. China is going to beat us by making the most masks exported to the US. Did I leave anything out BIG BOY? realDonaldTrump

Did he have diabetes or any other comorbidities?

🙏🏻🇺🇸

R.I.P.

Prayers for his family!!! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

Thoughts and Prayers

Prayers for his family

I guess you can add arrogance to the preexisting conditions list. Sad for his family.

Caption this LukeLetlow profile pic

It's Bidens fault

So sad! I hope others will now wear a mask! 😷🇺🇸

He only wore a mask sometimes. I mean, we are how many months into this and it still isn't sinking in for some people? Honestly, at some point you stop feeling bad because it's just plain stupidity.

People on both sides politicizing this guys death makes me sick. I don’t care what side you stand for, this blind hatred is what is really tearing America apart. Both sides of the aisle are responsible. Have some basic decency at the very least. Unbelievable

Новичок...?

Prayers go out

I am not a republican but Rest In Peace. Any loss of life is sad no matter what political party you support.

Trump is literally killing his party.

Not more important than the other 300,000+ souls that have DIED OF COVID-19! Wonder if his followers still think the economy is more important than CDC Covid-19 guidelines?

And he was young, just 41, people should take some lesson and wear a mask 😷

This is just heartbreaking Dear God help us 🙏

Wow

Fake news. Covid disappeared last Easter. Miss magesty king trump told me so.

Regardless of his political views it's happening to see another person die. I hope that these recent deaths that are specifically tied to Republicans that have been anti-mask and things like that might help change their opinion and move us towards safer times.

Prayers for the family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

My prayers go out to this young man's family. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

I wonder how many people he infected made sick and killed bc of his refusal to mask up and social distance.

There was no battle... Caught COVId became a statistic

So he didn’t get the treatment our soon to be EX president had?

I do feel sorry for his family.. realDonaldTrump brain washing these people.. however we are over a year into this now.. THEY ALL KNOW! If you chose NOT to WearAMask ... that’s on YOU!! We can’t convince you anymore! YOU KNOW! 👍 covid19

I don't want to read a single thing from his family & friends about wearing a mask. He didn't, he died. Serves him right. His kids will remember this (stupidity) though.

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE

😂

He did not die of Covid.

41 years of age. Taken in the prime of his life by 'this' devastating pandemic.

No-Masker

But at least he was a devoted Trumper.

So sad!

Left or right does not matter..My prayers go out to his family..So sorry for your loss ..

This is really sad.

wetriedtotellyall

It was God's will that he was taken. God is the real GOP.

'Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, a R-' Stopped reading there. Here's your thoughts and prayers.

Steph56Renee maddow

Doesn't mean covid killed him.

It is what it is.

TrumpIncompetenceKills

Too young!!

He prolly shoulda wore a mask. Oh well.

Oh bummer

What a hoax.

This is tragic. All 333,000 are tragic.

It was just the flu they said!... only happens to those in a high risk category they said... only people with a compromised immune system, but younger folks won't need to worry,... they said. Wearing a mask takes away my rights they said...

Aww shucks. At least he got to enjoy a few weeks of freedumb.

Rest In Peace, sir.🙏🏻🌹

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

such a sad and useless death thanks solely to UrineAlice realDonaldTrump rubber stamp vp Mike_Pence MoscowMitch senatemajldr and the rest of the spineless KKK party in Congress senategop housegop. Seems COVID is not a FAKE virus at all it is the TrumpVirus

Choices have consequences!

Will his funeral guests wear masks?

So sorry to hear this.

TrumpVirus for every death

I feel for his kids. Unfortunately for them he was probably a “democratic hoax” believer. A person who didn’t believe in mask wearing. And “young people don’t die from covid” person. TrumpVirus WearAMask

But.......but.........how could he have died from a “hoax”? I mean, that’s what Trump called it, along with Hannity, Selke and Limpbaugh.

What are y’all spending y’all $600 on ?

'...when you have 15 people, and the 15 within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero, that’s a pretty good job we’ve done.'

Just the flu

When will the republicans learn

Please don't post photo....it hurts more. Please don't post photo....it hurts more. Please don't post photo....it hurts more. Please don't post photo....it hurts more. Please don't post photo....it hurts more. Please don't post photo....it hurts more.

Please don't post photo....it hurts more. Please don't post photo....it hurts more. Please don't post photo....it hurts more. Please don't post photo....it hurts more.

anti mask, covid denier, republican he should have tried not being such a loser

Well nobody hid the facts from him

Need a little more than thoughts and prayers. This is serious

¯\\_(ツ)_/¯

Trump supposedly had COVID and was better in less than a week. We need to start asking some serious questions about the preferential life saving treatments available to some and not to others.

Damn, what a shame & a loss for his family. If only they had taken it seriously & wore a damn mask! 💔😡

Ironic....

Encore un qui a écouté Trump .....

Blessings To his his family.❤️ Never wished anyone harm. Regardless.

The responses to this should be highlighted for all to see. So disgusting. I pray for his kids.

Wow. He had little baby kids.

Actually there more to this story but unfortunately we're going to get the miss leading disinformation from FAKE Network's.

Anti masker. Too bad. So sad. 😂

RIP 🙏🙏🙏

Right !!!!! COVID 🤦🏻‍♂️

How’s that Republican mantra of no masks-no distancing-“freedom to catch covid if I want to!” working out? I guess he didn’t rate the same treatments that Donnie “covid is a liberal lie” trump had access to?

That's what happens when you walk around maskless and downplay the virus

But COVID-19 is not even real tho 🙄. It must have been from seasonal flu.

Ya that’s the shit end of the Covid stick

He f,ked around and found out. Sorry, no sympathy for him.

So much for the “it only affects old people” idiots - he was 41

What a web the Retrumplicans have weaved

Did you say mostly peaceful protects?

One year older than me 😞

Good. If you are an anti-mask idiot, you deserve everything you get. It’s the only way they will start to take it seriously.

$600 bucks trump doesn’t acknowledge him!?! Rip young maga!

🙏Prayers RIP

Blame Trump for this. He has blood in his hands. He encourages people (esp Republicans) to not wear masks.

So weird that this Dem hoax actually killed someone, and it's not some POC with many comorbidities. Thought this kind of stuff never happened!

Republicans don't believe in masks nor wearing them

Karma

He was 41. That's damn young.

It's not real, remember?

But it’s not real, right GOP?

That’s sad regardless of his party. He was young, a husband and a father.

He was anti-mask 😷😷

TomiLahren IngrahamAngle ..

Science Illiteracy is deadly.

Terrible! Mask up people, good god already!

Damn, as Trump said, he should not have let Covid dominate his life.

Mask it! 😷 or casket! ☠️ He NEVER wore a mask! How many did he infect?

Hei! Okunerere!!!! I don't understand how it is possible that the Republicans aren't putting 2 and 2 together to come up with 4.

“So while we’ve been cautious and I think both the state and federal level have taken numerous precautions for COVID-19. We’re now at a place if we do not open our economy we’re in real danger.” LukeLetlow

Hope his children are fine.

thank you very much for your work

So 😢

Hoax 1 : Human 0

Thoughts and prayers

Didn't know he was sick with CV. He should have taken the vaccine. Might have saved his life if he was sick.

Sorry he passed but didn’t they say it was a Democratic Hoax

well when you don't take the virus serious this is what you get

It’ll just go away!

Sad.

...

No sympathy for anti maskers.

realDonaldTrump this happened on your watch !!!!

Sorry 😢 to hear my he Rest In Peace. Praying 🙏 for him and family .

Cnn the g.o.a.t. On death reports

🙌🏻❤️ God Bless

Was team No Mask, now team Six Feet Under.

Sucks to hear anyone dying... Republican or not..

Birdie.

Was he at the White House recently?

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