While attending Trump's speech to Congress, Rep. Sylvester Turner was taken to a hospital and later released, Turner's family said in a statement. The post US congressman from Texas dies hours after attending Trump address appeared first on Boston.com.
Democratic U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner of Texas, who had been in office for just two months, passed away hours after attending President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress. Turner, who reportedly felt unwell during the speech, was taken to a hospital and later died. He had a long career in public service, including two terms as Houston’s mayor and 27 years in the Texas House of Representatives. Known for his dedication to serving the people of Houston, Turner’s legacy included efforts to improve infrastructure, economic opportunities, and justice in Texas.
