“Uncle Robert, we love you. You are in our hearts and prayers, always,” Ivanka Trump wrote
Tributes and condolences quickly poured in for President Trump’s younger brother, Robert Trump, after the White House confirmed his death Saturday night following his hospitalization in New York City.
“It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight,” the president said in a White House statement. “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.”
Robert Trump, the youngest of the five Trump siblings, was 71.
Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter and a senior White House adviser, wrote, “Uncle Robert, we love you. You are in our hearts and prayers, always.”
Uncle Robert, we love you. You are in our hearts and prayers, always.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) August 16, 2020
Eric Trump, the president’s son, also swiftly paid tribute to his 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.”
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
The president had traveled to New York City on Friday to visit his ailing brother. A senior administration official said at the time the president “has a very good relationship with his brother and his brother is very special to him.”
Robert Trump had reportedly spent more than a week in the intensive care unit at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City earlier this summer.
Numerous political figures and others also expressed condolences to the Trump family.
“Please keep the Trump family in your prayers,” Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel wrote.
Please keep the Trump family in your prayers. https://t.co/cimOCli39s
— Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) August 16, 2020
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., wrote he was “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.”
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
“Praying for @realDonaldTrump and the entire Trump family tonight. Rest In Peace, Robert Trump!” House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., wrote.
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
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, also offered his condolences. “Tonight, we are lifting up @realDonaldTrump and his entire family in prayer, as they grieve the loss of Robert Trump,” he tweeted. “May God’s Peace and Grace be upon you.”
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
U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., also offered condolences.
“Please join me in praying for @realDonaldTrump and his family duringthis incredibly difficult time,” Collins wrote.
Praying for @realDonaldTrump and the entire Trump family tonight. Rest In Peace, Robert Trump! 🙏
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) August 16, 2020
Please join me in praying for @realDonaldTrump and his family during this incredibly difficult time.https://t.co/vICwHKgDyT
— Rep. Doug Collins (@RepDougCollins) August 16, 2020
Author: Brie Stimson
Source: Fox News: Robert Trump’s death prompts tributes, condolences from family members, political figures
