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Trump Remembers Late Congressman Doug LaMalfa: 'A Fantastic Person'

Trump paid tribute to LaMalfa, praising his work on California water issues and offering condolences to his family.

Trump Remembers Late Congressman Doug LaMalfa: 'A Fantastic Person'
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President Donald Trump paid tribute to Rep. Doug LaMalfa at a House Republican retreat, praising his work on California water issues and expressing sorrow over his death. Trump also wished Rep. Jim Baird and his wife well as they recovered from a car accident.

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Rep. Doug LaMalfa Dies, Narrowing Republican House Majority

LaMalfa, a California Republican, died at 65, leaving a House vacancy and reducing the Republican majority. Left-leaning outlets describe the death straightforwardly and note its possible effect on the House balance and a coming special election. Center outlets mostly pair factual accounts of his death with the narrowed majority and seat vacancy, sometimes adding tributes. Right-leaning outlets likewise emphasize the death and smaller GOP majority, with some reports also foregrounding Republican tributes.

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