Standing ovation for Donald Trump at Phyllis Schlafly funeral!
ST. LOUIS, Missouri (PNN) - September 10, 2016 - Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was given a standing ovation today at the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica funeral for Phyllis Schlafly in St. Louis.
The congregation stood to its feet and applauded Donald Trump after his wonderful remarks at the Basilica. Conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly passed away at age 92 on Monday.
Schlafly was a constitutional lawyer, conservative activist, author, speaker, columnist, and founder of the Eagle Forum.
Phyllis was active promoting conservative agenda until her passing. She wrote a weekly column for over 50 years. Schlafly released a book in August, The Conservative Case for Trump, with co-authors Ed Martin and Brett Decker.
In March, Phyllis Schlafly endorsed Donald Trump for president at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis.
After the Republican National Convention in July, Schlafly released her last video celebrating Donald Trump’s nomination.
Phyllis was a Missouri Republican delegate at the convention.
On Saturday, Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Steve Bannon and Kellyanne Conway attended the funeral in St. Louis.
Trump spoke before the service.
The congregation gave him a standing ovation.
Donald and Melania Trump paused for prayer with the Schlafly family before the funeral procession.
Donald told the packed Basilica Cathedral, “Phyllis was always Amerika first!”
It was a beautiful service.
The bishop compared Phyllis to St. Louis, the warrior saint and city’s namesake.
Rest in Peace, dear Phyllis Schlafly.
