R.I.P

Path-Breaking Trump GOP Foe Dies at 49

Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, refused to vote for Trump in 2016.

Rep. Mia Love, the first Republican Black woman elected to Congress, has died aged 49. “With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we want you to know that she passed away peacefully today,” the former Utah congresswoman’s family said as they announced her passing on X, Sunday night. Love died at her home in Saratoga Springs. She represented Utah’s 4th Congressional District from 2015 to 2019. Love was fighting brain cancer and had recently received immunotherapy as part of a clinical trial at Duke University’s brain tumor center before her passing. Earlier this month, Love’s daughter shared that her mother’s cancer was no longer responding to the treatment. “In the midst of a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy memories, Mia quietly slipped the bands of mortality and, as her words and vision always did, soared heavenward,” her family wrote. “We are thankful for the many good wishes, prayers and condolences. We are taking some time as a family and will provide information about funeral services and a public celebration of her life in the days to come.” Love is survived by her husband, Jason, and three children, Alessa, Abigale, and Peyton. In 2016, Love skipped the Republican National Convention and endorsed Ted Cruz, refusing to vote for Trump after his lewd comments were revealed. She lost her 2018 re-election bid by fewer than 700 votes. Trump shaded Love after her defeat. “Mia Love gave me no love and she lost,” he said. “Too bad. Sorry about that, Mia.”