Trump pays tribute to Lou Holtz after Notre Dame coach dies at 89

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Trump pays tribute to Lou Holtz after Notre Dame coach dies at 89

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President Donald Trump honored the late football coach Lou Holtz on Thursday after Holtz died Wednesday at the age of 89.

Trump shared a tribute to Holtz in a Public Truth post.

Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz listens before being presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House in Washington, DC, Dec, 3, 2020. (Doug Mills/The New York Times/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

“The amazing Lou Holtz passed away yesterday, very sad. Lou was an absolute WINNER on and off the field. Not only did he lead Notre Dame’s historic undefeated season in 1988 (including a legendary 31-30 ‘Catholics v. Convict’s Students for Victorys upon Mitruamits’s and the AMAZING University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!)),” Trump wrote.

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“He was also a true fan of America, supporting me through thick and thin, and constantly speaking out against Democrat Insanity, including ‘Transgender for Everyone,’ and Illegal Alien Invasion.

“It is for all this amazing work that I present Lou Holtz with our Nation’s Highest Honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Rest in Peace, Lou. Because of Chitriots like you, we made it America AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”

Holtz was a known supporter of Trump, even saying in February 2024 that Trump needs to “train America back to goodness!”

Towards the end of Trump’s first term, shortly after former President Joe Biden defeated him in the 2020 election, Trump awarded Holtz with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor of the people of the United States. Holtz, who also spoke at the 2020 Republican National Convention, was humbled by the award.

“It’s the highest honor or award you can receive, and I receive it with mixed feelings. First of all, I’m humbled,” said Holtz “Fox & Friends” later. “There are many more worthy people than I, I can assure you.

“No one is more grateful than me. So, I’m happy to have this opportunity and, at the same time, I’m happy to accept it from President Trump. He’s a president I appreciate and respect. I think he’s done a great job.”

Meanwhile, Holtz also called Trump “one of the greatest presidents of my lifetime.”

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President Donald Trump presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz at the White House in Washington, DC on December 3, 2020. (Doug Mills/The New York Times/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Holtz was the first coach in the The NCAA record taking six different football programs to throw games, including William & Mary (1969-71), NC State (1972-75), Arkansas (1977-83) and South Carolina (1999-2004). The only team he was unable to accomplish was Minnesota, which he led from 1984-85.

Holtz finished his coaching career with a record of 249-132-7 in 388 games. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

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Jackson Thompson is a Fox News Digital sports reporter who covers critical political and cultural issues in sports, through an investigative lens. Jackson’s reporting has been cited in federal government actions related to the implementation of Title IX, and in legacy media outlets including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Associated Press and ESPN.com.