Retired Gen. Colin Powell and his wife, Alma, are "two people to really look up to," President Donald Trump said Sunday. Trump congratulated the Powells at the close of an annual gala at Ford's Theater during which they received the Lincoln Medal, along with American political humorist Mark Russell. "I also want to congratulate tonight's Lincoln Medal recipients, a man I have a lot of respect for, Gen. Colin Powell and his wife, Alma. Colin Powell also helped launch the America's Promise Alliance, an organization to support young people. Earlier Sunday, Trump stood on stage as the pastor of a Northern Virginia church asked God to give Trump wisdom to lead the country.

Source: ABC News June 02, 2019 20:37 UTC