White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs enters to
conduct the daily briefing at the White House in Washington
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs had enough of Rush Limbaugh and his "stupid" comments concerning the tragedy in Haiti.
WASHINGTON -- The White House is firing back at Rush Limbaugh after the conservative talk radio host urged people not to donate to relief efforts in Haiti.
Spokesman Robert Gibbs says there are always people who say "really stupid things" during a crisis. He says it's sad that Limbaugh would use the power of his pulpit to convince people not to assist those in need.
Limbaugh said on his radio show Wednesday that he wouldn't trust that money donated to Haiti through the White House Web site would actually go to the relief efforts. He said Americans don't need to contribute to earthquake relief because they already donate to Haiti through their income taxes.
I am confident that Limbaugh will continue this "stupid" behavior, because he doesn't know any better. I would hate to think he is just saying these things to play to his audience. That would really be shameful.
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