But Trump did not, of course, make note of his past record of controversial, conspiracy-driven and racist comments on the air. The liberal watchdog Media Matters has tracked many of the racist, bigoted and conspiracy-driven comments Limbaugh has made his 31 years hosting "The Rush Limbaugh Show." You're saying I'm being racist, you're saying I'm being racist because I'm saying blacks can't swim," Limbaugh continued, citing a study which said "young blacks -- especially males -- are much more likely to drown in pools than whites." Like Trump, Limbaugh also promoted the conspiracy theory that Obama was not born in the US. After getting the medal, Limbaugh was lauded by Republicans.

Source: CNN February 05, 2020 20:46 UTC