# Trump Reacts to Mike Ditka's Death

> Trump calls Mike Ditka 'a tough cookie' after Bears legend dies.
- Title: Trump Reacts to Mike Ditka's Death · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: Trump calls Mike Ditka 'a tough cookie' after Bears legend dies. President Trump described Mike Ditka as 'a tough cookie' after the former Chicago Bears…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/trump-raw-reaction-mike-ditka-death-tough-cookie
- Author: Ryan Morik
- Published: 2026-10-09T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mike ditka, trump, chicago bears, nfl, death, super bowl, news, politics
## Mike Ditka dies
Mike Ditka, a Chicago Bears legend, died at 86.
## Trump reacts
President Trump called Ditka 'a tough cookie' after learning of his death.
## Trump's tribute
Trump said Ditka was 'a great guy' who 'was with me all the way' and 'was tough'.

> He was a great guy. He was with me all the way. He was tough
## Ditka's legacy
Ditka coached the 1985 Bears to an 18-1 record and a Super Bowl title.
## Ditka's impact
Ditka supported Trump ahead of the 2016 election and was a Super Bowl-winning coach.
## Key takeaway

President Trump described Mike Ditka as 'a tough cookie' after the former Chicago Bears coach died at 86.