President Donald Trump has used the death of four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux to tell people the hockey legend was one of his biggest supporters. Lemieux was found dead by his son in the family’s furniture store at 3:32 am on May 28. Authorities have since ruled the death a suicide. In a statement posted nearly 20 hours after Lemieux’s body was found, Trump called the player “a true Legend of the Game” and “a tremendous ‘TRUMP’ supporter.” Trump further stated that “Claude will be missed by all who love Winning and Toughness” and ended the post with “#MAGA.” Family members of the former N.J. Devil have posted tributes to Lemieux as well—none of which mention Trump. His son, professional ice hockey player Brendan, 30, posted on Instagram, “I love you, Dad! My son’s favorite person is going to watch from above for a while. We will see you.” The N.J. Devils said, “Claude leaves behind a lasting legacy within our game that he gave so much to.”
