Trump gives raw reaction after finding out about Mike Ditka's death: 'A tough cookie'

What happened: President Donald Trump reacted on the South Lawn after the press pool told him that former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka had died. Ditka's family announced his death Friday morning in a statement. Key numbers: Ditka coached the 1985 Bears to an 18-1 record and a Super Bowl title. He had 427 receptions, 5,812 yards and 43 touchdowns. He was drafted in 1961 and coached Chicago from 1982 to 1992. Why it matters: Trump called Ditka a great guy, a winner and a big supporter of his, and said the news was sad. Ditka backed Trump ahead of the 2016 election.

President Donald Trump reacted on the South Lawn after the press pool told him that former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka had died. Ditka's family announced his death Friday morning in a statement.

Trump called Ditka a great guy, a winner and a big supporter of his, and said the news was sad. Ditka backed Trump ahead of the 2016 election.