In a video posted to Truth Social, Trump reflected on Limbaugh's impact on the conservative movement and on his own political rise.

"This is the fifth anniversary of the loss of a really great man, a great conservative, somebody that loved our country … but he was a friend of mine — Rush Limbaugh," Trump said.

Trump recalled that he had never met Limbaugh when he launched his 2016 presidential campaign, but was quickly told the influential broadcaster had offered his support.