After talk radio host Rush Limbaugh disclosed on Monday that he had been diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer, on Tuesday, NBC’s Today show just couldn’t resist the urge to snipe at the conservative icon. In the midst of a report on the troubling health news, a vicious tweet was featured of a left-wing celebrity claiming that Limbaugh “doesn’t think poor people deserve” medical care.
“A powerful voice in conservative talk radio delivering some difficult personal news to his listeners,” correspondent Kathy Park began. However, after a clip played of Limbaugh telling listeners about the serious diagnosis, the reporter claimed: “The announcement from the polarizing personality drawing mixed reactions.”
Think about that for a moment, NBC actually thought it was necessary to tout “mixed reactions” when it came to wishing someone well with a cancer battle.
Following quotes from Fox News host Sean Hannity and President Trump offering their support and prayers to Limbaugh, Park proclaimed:
But others called for more reflection. Actor Jon Cryer tweeting he hopes Limbaugh “gets the best medical treatment....And I hope that while he’s doing it he thinks about why he doesn’t think poor people deserve the same thing.”
It’s bad enough that a Hollywood leftist like Cryer thought that a conservative getting cancer was the perfect opportunity to push government-run health care, but for supposed “journalists” at NBC to promote the attack is truly despicable.
Sadly, Cryer was not the only celebrity to take jabs at Limbaugh.
Thankfully, numerous conservative leaders, including Media Research Center president Brent Bozell have expressed their love and gratitude for Limbaugh being “the True North for an entire movement.”
Here is a transcript of the February 4 report on NBC’s Today show:
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KATHY PARK: A powerful voice in conservative talk radio delivering some difficult personal news to his listeners.
RUSH LIMBAUGH: I have been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.
PARK: Rush Limbaugh revealing that doctors discovered it last month after he experienced shortness of breath. The announcement from the polarizing personality drawing mixed reactions.
SEAN HANNITY [FOX NEWS]: We are all praying for the man who has literally paved the way for all of us, especially me.
PARK: President Trump calling him “a great guy and fantastic political talent,” wishing him “a speedy recovery.”
But others called for more reflection. Actor Jon Cryer tweeting he hopes Limbaugh “gets the best medical treatment....And I hope that while he’s doing it he thinks about why he doesn’t think poor people deserve the same thing.”
LIMBAUGH: I have a question for the Democrats. When are you people going to get tired of losing?
PARK: Limbaugh’s conservative views paving the way for a dedicated following throughout his more than 30 years on air. The Republican king maker an ally and friend of President Trump.
DONALD TRUMP: He’s been, from day one, he’s been so incredible. Good times, bad times, he doesn’t waiver because he’s tough as hell.
PARK: Limbaugh most recently slamming the impeachment trial unfolding on Capitol Hill.
LIMBAUGH: There’s not a crime that has been found, mentioned, elucidated. This whole thing is a sham.
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