President Trump's older brother, Fred Jr. was destroyed by alcohol. That's why POTUS doesn't drink. He adored Fred. 💔
President Donald Trump's older brother, Fred Trump Jr., died at the age of 42 on September 26, 1981, from a heart attack caused by alcoholism.
Fred Jr., who was eight years older than Donald, initially worked briefly in the family real estate business but pursued his passion for aviation, becoming a pilot for TWA, a career cut short due to his drinking.
Donald Trump has frequently cited his brother's struggle with alcoholism as a formative influence, stating it shaped his empathetic view on addiction and motivated his administration's efforts against the opioid crisis.
He has expressed regret for pressuring his brother to join the family business, acknowledging that Fred Jr. was not interested in real estate and that the pressure may have contributed to his drinking problem.
Trump, who abstains from alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs, has said he avoids them because of his brother's experience, fearing he might also develop an addiction.
Yep. I was aware of the story about Fred, but I confused it with this other brother. I didn't realize he had outlived two brothers, both close to him. Outliving one brother is bad enough.
I'm sorry about your brother fren..💔🙏🤍
President Trump's older brother, Fred Jr. was destroyed by alcohol. That's why POTUS doesn't drink. He adored Fred. 💔
President Donald Trump's older brother, Fred Trump Jr., died at the age of 42 on September 26, 1981, from a heart attack caused by alcoholism. Fred Jr., who was eight years older than Donald, initially worked briefly in the family real estate business but pursued his passion for aviation, becoming a pilot for TWA, a career cut short due to his drinking. Donald Trump has frequently cited his brother's struggle with alcoholism as a formative influence, stating it shaped his empathetic view on addiction and motivated his administration's efforts against the opioid crisis. He has expressed regret for pressuring his brother to join the family business, acknowledging that Fred Jr. was not interested in real estate and that the pressure may have contributed to his drinking problem. Trump, who abstains from alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs, has said he avoids them because of his brother's experience, fearing he might also develop an addiction.
Yep. I was aware of the story about Fred, but I confused it with this other brother. I didn't realize he had outlived two brothers, both close to him. Outliving one brother is bad enough.