Trump dedicates Kennedy Center speech to Doug LaMalfa after congressman's shocking death: 'He was our friend'

President Donald Trump dedicated his speech before Republican lawmakers on Tuesday to late Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., after the congressman's sudden death earlier in the day.

Trump was previously scheduled to address the House GOP members retreat at the Trump-Kennedy Center on Tuesday, but he said he nearly canceled the plans after learning of LaMalfa's death. The president praised LaMalfa for always standing by him in votes, and said it was to his credit that Trump never had to call him to rally his support.