Donald Trump will attend the state funeral for George HW Bush, despite being vocal in the past of his criticism of much of what his presidential predecessor had stood for. Congressional leaders announced Mr Bush will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda from Monday evening until Wednesday morning. President Trump on the passing of President George H.W. — Jeb Bush (@JebBush) December 1, 2018Statement by President George W. Bush on the death of his father, President George H.W. Bush https://t.co/wDD0vnlN8U pic.twitter.com/t7UsDYSKY8 — George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) December 1, 2018Mr Trump said he spoke with former President George W Bush and former Florida Gov Jeb Bush to express his sympathies.

Source: Irish Independent December 01, 2018 19:30 UTC