President Trump’s Younger Brother Passes Away Over Weekend

Over the weekend, President Trump’s younger brother Robert passed away. The 71-year-old worked as a real estate developer and executive for the Trump Organization. The exact details of his illness have not been released, but it’s reported Robert was hospitalized several times within the last few months for an “undisclosed serious condition”. The president confirmed he was able to visit with his brother in a New York City hospital on Friday but said his brother was having a “tough time”. The president then announced late Saturday that his, “brother Robert peacefully passed away,” adding “he was not just my brother, he was my best friend.” The president is expected to attend the funeral, however the details surrounding the event are being kept quiet. Following the announcement, former Vice President Joe Biden offered his condolences, saying “I know the tremendous pain of losing a loved one…I hope you know that our prayers are with you all.”