The United States President Donald Trump's brother Robert Trump is no more with us. He died at the age of 71 on 15 August 2020 after battling serious illness at New York hospital. President Trump released a statement regarding the death of his younger brother, where he stated, 'It is with a 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,' he added in the statement.
Initially, reports said that Robert Trump was seriously ill at the hospital. According to the White House, he got hospitalized at the New York Hospital, and Donald Trump paid a visit to his 71-year-old brother in Manhattan.
Despite that, the White House did not mention why Robert Trump got hospitalized, but they stated Robert was extremely ill. Robert Trump, who was one of the four siblings of the Trump family, recently filed a lawsuit to stop the publication of a tell-all book by their niece Mary Trump entitled 'Too Much and Never Enough.'
In the same regards, President Trump mentioned that the book was a violation of a non-disclosure agreement Mary signed during the financial settlement she received from the Trump family back in a few years.
Robert Trump and his brother Donald Trump (©: guardian.com)
Concerning the hospitalization of Robert, President himself stated, 'I have a wonderful brother. We have a great relationship for a long time, from day one, so a long time ago. And he's in the hospital right now.' Similarly, the spokesperson of White House, Judd Deere, said that the President has a perfect relationship with his brother, who is very special to him.
Robert Trump's death has brought a colossal impact on the President, several sources mentioned.
Net Worth Of Robert Trump
The Trump family is well-known for their business ventures and political sidelines. Robert Trump was one of the business caretakers of the family. As a businessman, he had a net worth of $200 million, as of 2020.
Robert Trump was also a manager of the real estate holdings for the Trump Organization outside of Manhattan, New York. Also, he was a business executive and a real estate developer. Besides, Robert Trump served as the board of directors member for ZeniMax Media.
Similarly, a firm linked to Robert Trump got a $33 million contract by the US Marshals Service back in 2019.
Who Was Robert Trump? His Married Life
Robert Trump was the youngest of his four siblings in the Trump family. He grew up alongside Elizabeth Trump, Donald Trump, and Fred Jr. Trump. Unlike other Trump family members, Robert's personality is not in the limelight. But he is a very successful businessman who now serves as the manager of a real estate holdings for the Trump Organization, solely owned by President Donald Trump.
Robert Trump and his siblings are the children of Fred Trump, who founded the Trump Organization and his wife, Mary Anne MacLeod.
Talking about Robert Trump's married life, he was previously married to socialite Blaine Trump. The former married duo cherished their relationship for a long time of twenty-four years. However, their longterm marriage did not end well, and eventually, they had a high-profile divorce in 2008.
Robert Trump and his ex-wife, Blaine Trump (©: Town & Country Magazine)
Later, Trump married his second wife named Ann Marie Pallan, who is a former secretary. Trump and Ann Marie Pallan had their wedding in March 2020.