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Lou Dobbs, legendary conservative commentator, dies at age 78

Conservative journalist and political talk show host Lou Dobbs has died at the age of 78, former President Donald Trump announced on Thursday.

“He understood the world and what was ‘happening’ better than others. Lou was unique in many ways and loved our country,” Trump posted on Truth Social.


Host: Lou Dobbs "Lou Dobbs tonight" at the Fox Business Network Studios on December 13, 2018 in New York City.
Lou Dobbs hosts “Lou Dobbs Tonight” on December 13, 2018 at the Fox Business Network studios in New York City. Getty Images

Dobbs speaks during the annual meeting of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 24, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland.
Dobbs speaks during the annual meeting of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 24, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. AFP via Getty Images

“Our deepest condolences to his wonderful wife Debi and his family. He will be greatly missed!” he added.

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