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Robert Trump: US President Younger Brother Is Dead

Afnews Editor

Aug 16, 2020

Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert is dead.

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Robert died on Saturday after being hospitalized for an undisclosed illness in New York.

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The US president confirmed the death in a statement, adding that Robert was his best friend and will be missed.

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The statement reads: "It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight,ÔÇØ Trump said in a White House statement.

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"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.ÔÇØ

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Trump had paid his brother a visit on Friday at a hospital in New York before his death.

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There are no details on the cause of his death.

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