Congressman Elijah Cummings Passes Away at 68

Democratic Congressman from Maryland Elijah Cummings has sadly passed away at the age of 68.

The longtime politician was one of the major people leading investigations into President Donald Trump. His office said he passed away from “complications concerning longstanding health challenges,” CNN reports.

The Congressman was chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, which was one of the key panels involved in Trump‘s impeachment inquiry. It’s not yet clear who will take over as chairman of the Oversight Committee.

Trump did respond to the tragic news of his death, tweeting, “My warmest condolences to the family and many friends of Congressman Elijah Cummings. I got to see first hand the strength, passion and wisdom of this highly respected political leader. His work and voice on so many fronts will be very hard, if not impossible, to replace!”

Our thoughts are with Representative Cummings‘ family and loved ones.