‘Duck Dynasty’ star’s Trump speech goes viral after his death

Not long after it was announced Sunday that “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson died, his 2019 speech about Donald Trump was trending.

Robertson’s family announced in December on their Unashamed With the Robertson Family podcast that the patriarch of the clan had Alzheimer’s disease. The statement on social media from Robertson’s daughter-in-law didn’t mention how he died.

Robertson, who was one of the stars of A&E reality TV series, was a supporter of Trump.

In his 2019 speech in Monroe, Louisiana, Robertson said:

“I got it down to this: if you’re pro-God, and pro-America, and pro-gun and pro-duck hunting that’s all I want.”

Trump was smiling and laughing in the background.

The video was shared on X by the conservative commentator Benny Johnson, and has been viewed more than 1.8 million times.

The family announced his death Sunday on social media.

“We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord. He reminded us often of the words of Paul, ‘You do not grieve like those who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him,’” the post read.

“Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus. We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again.

“We know so many of you love him and have been impacted by his life. We’re having a private service for now, but we’ll share details soon about a public celebration of his life.”

Phil Robertson starred on “Duck Dynasty” from 2012 to 2017. The show recounted the exploits of the Robertsons and their Duck Commander company with Phil’s brother Si and his sons, Willie, Jase, Alan and Jep and their families.