Sheila Jackson Lee

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Jackson Lee's legacy is being championed by many and disrespected by an unfortunate few, after dying from cancer

A Donald Trump ally is under fire after calling Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who served her Houston district for nearly 3 decades before dying of cancer at the age of 74, a "ghetto b----."Raw Story reported on Friday that Lee, who shared publicly in June she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, had died. Laura Loomer, who has been repeatedly praised by the former president for digging up dirt on his political enemies, seized on the unfortunate development."Even on her death bed, this ghetto b---- couldn’t keep President Trump’s name out of her disgusting mouth. I’d say rest in peace, but we all know lying democrats who have destroyed our country are going to hell," Loomer said Friday. "Sheila Jackson Lee will be remembered as a destructive force in America and one of the most low IQ members of Congress in the history of our nation."ALSO READ: How much access did $50,000 buy someone at the Republican National Convention?She concluded, "Today she died. Instead of spending her final moments with her family, she was talking shit about Trump on X and spewing more lies. She won’t be missed. But, I’m sure she will still be voting Democrat this November. Good riddance!"N.Y. congressman Ritchie Torres called Loomer out Saturday."Laura Loomer, a Donald Trump supporter, refers to a Black Congress Member who passed away as a “ghetto b----.”"These are the words of rabid racist who represents everything that is rancid and rotten about the far right," the lawmaker added. "There is a special place in hell for Laura Loomer."Republicans Against Trump said, "Trump ally Laura Loomer celebrates the death of Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last night from cancer, calling her a "ghetto b----" and saying, "good riddance.""Loomer, is a major figure in the MAGA world and well connected to Donald Trump," the account added. "Following his speech at the RNC Convention, Trump blew her a kiss from the stage. She is not fringe. This is MAGA!"Former GOP lawmaker Adam Kinzinger said, "I don’t think 'heaven bound' people tweet things like this."For her part, Loomer said she stands by her controversial online comments.

President Joe Biden is calling longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas “a towering figure in our politics.” Jackson Lee died Friday night in Houston with her family around her. She was 74. She was diagnosed with breast cancer...

President Biden called Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) "unrelenting in her leadership" on Saturday in light of the 74-year-old legislator's death, which her family announced the day earlier.The big picture: The congresswoman had revealed a breast cancer diagnosis and later a fight with pancreatic cancer. She is known for her advocacy for women and Black people and her work leading the effort to make Juneteenth a national holiday. She had represented her Texas district including parts of Houston since 1995.Biden also noted her efforts to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act and reintroduce the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act."Always fearless, she spoke truth to power and represented the power of the people of her district in Houston with dignity and grace," the president said.Zoom in: Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) called Jackson Lee a "dear friend and colleague" in a post on X."She was a tenacious advocate for civil rights and a tireless fighter, improving the lives of her constituents," Clyburn added.Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said: "I have never known a harder-working political leader than Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who studied every bill and every amendment with exactitude and then told Texas and America exactly where she stood."What they're saying: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said she is "heartsick" and that the late congresswoman "has always been a fighter, a trailblazer, and a friend." Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) posted to X: "Rest in power, Sheila Jackson Lee." And civil rights attorney Ben Crump called her a "true champion of justice." Watch: A conversation on Juneteenth and Black political power

Texas congresswoman Sheila Jackson has died at 74-years-old after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, conducts a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on gun violence on Dec. 15, 2022.

Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74.