Roommates, we are saddened to report on the passing of longtime Baltimore congressman, Elijah Cummings.
According to CNN, Cummings passed due to “complications concerning longstanding health challenges,” per a statement released by his office.
Cummings’ office says he had been dealing with health issues in recent weeks, and was in and out of the hospital, missing notes and official committee business. He was reportedly spotted with a breathing tube in his nose connected to oxygen while sitting on the White House floor. He wold also drive a motorized wheelchair through the Capitol, and use a walker.
During his time at congressman, Cummings represented Maryland’s 7th Congressional district since 1996. He also served as the chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, where he played a key role in the impeachment inquiry of Donald Trump.
Cummings oversaw various investigations into the Trump administration, including the impeachment inquiry, the treatment of migrants at the southern border, and the use of personal email for official use by White House officials..
Elijah Cummings was not Donald Trump’s favorite congressman, but Donnie responded to his passing with his “warmest condolences” on Twitter.
“I got to see first hand the strength, passion and bison of this highly respected political leader. His work and voice on so many fronts will be very hard, if not impossible, to replace!” Donnie tweeted.
Elijah Cummings was a man who will be truly missed, according to some of his peers. House chairs Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Jerry Nadler take to Twitter with warm messages.
“Elijah Cummings was the heart and soul of our caucus, a dignified leader with a voice that could move mountains,” Schiff writes. “He was out moral and ethical North Star. Now we will be guided by his powerful memory and incomparable legacy. Rest in Peace, my friend.”
Keep the family and friends of Rep. Cummings in your prayers during this difficult time, Roomies.
