GOP congressman blasts Trump for 'unacceptable' attack on late Rep. John Dingell: 'An apology is due'

John Dingell.
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A Republican congressman from Michigan is calling on President Trump to apologize after he suggested the late Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) might be in hell.

Trump at a rally on Wednesday night, which occurred at the same time he was being impeached in the House of Representatives, went after Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) for voting to impeach him, stunningly mocking her husband who died earlier this year in the process.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.