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One of former President Donald Trump’s most staunch supporters has passed away on Election Day.
From Fox Business: Bernie Marcus, the co-founder of Home Depot, has died at the age of 95.
Marcus, who grew up in New Jersey, was the youngest son of poor Russian immigrants and became a self-made billionaire with a net worth of over $11 billion, per Forbes, after founding the home improvement chain with Arthur Blank in 1978, with the support of investor Ken Langone.
Marcus, a longtime donor to the Republican National Committee, according to federal election records, was an early supporter of former President Donald Trump.
In one of his last interviews in November 2023, Marcus spoke with FOX Business senior correspondent Charlie Gasparino in a wide-ranging interview in which he blasted President Biden’s economic policies for exacerbating the rise in prices that consumers are facing.
“I never anticipated anything like what we’re going through,” Marcus said of Biden at the time. “I wake up every morning and I say, ‘What is this dunce going to do today?’”
The Home Depot company announced in a statement:
The Home Depot is deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved founder, Bernard Marcus. To us, he was simply “Bernie.”
Bernie was an inspiration in many ways. He was a master merchant and a genius with customer service. Together with Arthur Blank and Ken Langone, Bernie helped create a nation of doers who could tackle any project, large or small. He loved our customers. He also loved the associates who made the company what it is today.
More than anything, he deeply believed in the company’s core values, particularly that of giving back. He never lost sight of his humble roots, using his success not for fame or fortune but to generously help others. In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.
The entire Home Depot family is deeply saddened by the death of our co-founder Bernie Marcus. He’s left us with an invaluable legacy and the backbone of our company: our values and our culture. He will be tremendously missed. https://t.co/qdgssDmBdX pic.twitter.com/yaA79cGlea
— The Home Depot (@HomeDepot) November 5, 2024
In Memoriam: Bernie Marcus, 1929-2024, founder of JCN and co-founder of The Home Depot pic.twitter.com/8shtoCZYKe
— Job Creators Network (@JobCreatorsUSA) November 5, 2024
In a statement from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, he said Marcus was “an icon of the business world who created jobs and opportunity for generations of The Home Depot employees.”
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) November 5, 2024
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk wrote, “Rest in Peace to my friend Bernie Marcus who passed away last night at 95. He was the living embodiment of the American Dream, starting Home Depot as a career change when he was nearly 50. I’m sad he won’t get to see how the story ends today, but I’m grateful for his love of this country and his support of TPUSA along the way. May God bless the Marcus family.”
Rest in Peace to my friend Bernie Marcus who passed away last night at 95. He was the living embodiment of the American Dream, starting Home Depot as a career change when he was nearly 50. I’m sad he won’t get to see how the story ends today, but I’m grateful for his love of this… pic.twitter.com/avSEimOYgR
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 5, 2024
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) wrote, “Bernie Marcus embodied the American Dream, founding Home Depot and dedicating his life to philanthropy. Ann and I are praying for his family, and our hearts go out to his wife, Billi, and everyone mourning his loss.”
Bernie Marcus embodied the American Dream, founding Home Depot and dedicating his life to philanthropy.
Ann and I are praying for his family, and our hearts go out to his wife, Billi, and everyone mourning his loss.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) November 5, 2024
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich wrote, “Bernie Marcus was an extraordinary American. He was a great entrepreneur and Home Depot would not exist without his entrepreneurial genius. His creation of the aquarium in Atlanta was a wonderful act of citizenship. He will be deeply missed.”
Bernie Marcus was an extraordinary American. He was a great entrepreneur and Home Depot would not exist without his entrepreneurial genius. His creation of the aquarium in Atlanta was a wonderful act of citizenship. He will be deeply missed.
— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) November 5, 2024
Below is an interview with Marcus one year ago, on November 11, 2023, as he blasted Joe Biden, and endorsed Trump.
A year ago, almost to the day, @HomeDepot co-founder Bernie Marcus gave his last interview to @FoxBusiness @CGasparino at his home in Florida.
Today, Marcus died at the age of 95.
The definition of a life very well lived. RIP Bernie. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/bfOeXY5uzx
— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) November 5, 2024
Bernie Marcus was a great man and a good friend!
The world will miss his presence and passion. https://t.co/B7uqUufWbd
— Doug Collins (@RepDougCollins) November 5, 2024
Bernie Marcus, the larger-than-life billionaire, has died at the age of 95. The son of impoverished Jewish immigrants, Marcus cofounded Home Depot, financed the Georgia Aquarium, and supported a multitude of charitable causes in Atlanta and beyond.
https://t.co/pVqNTS5eOu— Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) November 5, 2024
Rest in Peace, American Patriot. In Memorium: Bernie Marcus 1929-2024 https://t.co/t9oUM5XECm via @YouTube
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) November 5, 2024
I’m sorry to see the news of Bernie Marcus, co-founder with Ken Langone of Home Depot. Bernie was a great man who embodied the true American entrepreneurial spirit. What an inspirational success story he had — helping to show the world how the hard work and creative thinking CAN…
— Trish Regan (@trish_regan) November 5, 2024
Bernard Marcus, who turned a single Atlanta home improvement store he co-founded into a global company, has died at the age of 95. https://t.co/QkVt6ALmzI
— FOX 5 Atlanta (@FOX5Atlanta) November 5, 2024
Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus dies, company says https://t.co/wQEANfWBof
— 11Alive News (@11AliveNews) November 5, 2024
BREAKING: Home Depot co-founder, GOP donor Bernie Marcus dead at 95 https://t.co/edSh7KeGfF
— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) November 5, 2024
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