Robert Trump, the younger brother of the US president, Donald Trump, died on 15 August, at the age of 71. According to The Washington Post, Robert was born on 26 August, 1948.
The US president released a statement, confirming the death.
"It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight. He was not just my brother, he was my best friend. He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever. Robert, I love you. Rest in peace," Trump said in a statement.
From President @realDonaldTrump on the passing of his brother and best friend, Robert - “We will meet again”: pic.twitter.com/1mBgx1td26
— Kayleigh McEnany (@PressSec) August 16, 2020
Members of the Trump family expressed grief, saying warm words about their uncle.
Robert Trump was an incredible man - strong, kind and loyal to the core. Anyone who encountered him felt his warmth immediately. He will be deeply missed by our entire family.
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) August 16, 2020
Uncle Robert, we love you. You are in our hearts and prayers, always.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) August 16, 2020
They were joined by prominent political and media figures, who honored Robert Trump and expressed condolences to POTUS.
My deepest sympathies to @realDonaldTrump and the entire Trump family as they mourn the loss of his brother, Robert, tonight. My thoughts and prayers are with President Trump and his entire family during this incredibly difficult time.
— U.S. Rep. Billy Long (@USRepLong) August 16, 2020
Rest In Peace, Robert Trump.
— Nick Adams (@NickAdamsinUSA) August 16, 2020
Mr President, sorry for your loss. Our sincerest condolences.
May the Lord wrap his arms around you, and give you comfort at this time.
Mr. President I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved brother Robert Trump
— Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) August 16, 2020
I’m asking everyone in America to keep our leader and his family in your prayers.
#RIPRobertTrump pic.twitter.com/cz5cBHyrJz
Very sorry to learn of the loss of President Trump's brother, Robert. Please join me in keeping the entire Trump family in our prayers.
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) August 16, 2020
Marty, the girls, and I are sending our prayers and condolences to @POTUS and the Trump family tonight. May God grant peace and comfort in this difficult time. https://t.co/esvzFKGfec
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) August 16, 2020
Earlier, Trump revealed that his brother had been hospitalized in a serious condition with an unknown ailment. On Friday, POTUS visited his brother in hospital before leaving for his golf club in New Jersey.
"I have a wonderful brother, we've had a great relationship for a long time. He's in the hospital right now, hopefully he'll be alright. He's having a hard time", Trump told reporters before his visit.
There are still no details on Robert's illness, as he was only described as "very ill".
Robert Trump recently tried, through legal channels, to block the publication of Mary Trump's book "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created The World’s Most Dangerous Man", filing a lawsuit in June.
The lawsuit was overturned by the court and the book came out on 28 June, describing in detail the Trump family and the personality of POTUS.
Like his brother, Robert worked in real estate in New York. He moved to Millbrook, New York, after he, according to his own words, “gainfully retired”.
