In a heartfelt tribute, former President Donald Trump commemorated the life and achievements of Lou Holtz, the legendary former head coach of Notre Dame’s football team. Holtz passed away at the age of 89 in Florida this week, leaving behind a storied legacy. Trump expressed his admiration for Holtz in a post on Truth Social.

“The remarkable Lou Holtz has left us, and it is a profound loss. Lou was a true champion, excelling both on the football field and in life. He led Notre Dame to an unforgettable undefeated season in 1988, highlighted by the iconic ‘Catholics vs. Convicts’ victory over Miami,” Trump shared. “Beyond the game, he was instrumental in raising significant funds for student-athletes and the University of Notre Dame, a place he loved dearly.”

Trump continued, “Lou was a staunch American patriot, standing by me and voicing his opinions against what he called ‘Democrat Insanity,’ including his views on immigration and gender issues. For his immense contributions, I had the honor of awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, our nation’s highest civilian accolade. Rest in peace, Lou. It is because of patriots like you that we strive to keep America great.”

Holtz’s career was indeed illustrious, with a particularly bright highlight being Notre Dame’s 1988 national championship victory, a testament to his exceptional leadership and coaching prowess.

“He was also a true American Patriot, supporting me through thick and thin, and consistently speaking out against Democrat Insanity, including ‘Transgender for Everybody,’ and the Illegal Alien Invasion. It is for all this incredible work that I gave Lou Holtz our Nation’s Highest Civilian Honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Rest in Peace, Lou. Because of Patriots like you, we have made America GREAT AGAIN!”

As – News noted, Holtz had a storied career that reached incredible heights when he led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988.

“While Holtz would have his greatest moment by winning a national championship at Notre Dame in 1988, he would amass a record of dominance in his 40 years as a head coach,” it noted. “In all, Holtz would spend 32 of his 40 years in coaching in college football. During that time, he would win national championships and conference championships at William & Mary, NC State, and Arkansas.”