Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, have publicly sent condolences to President Donald Trump following the death of his brother late on Saturday
“Mr. President, Jill and I are sad to learn of your younger brother Robert’s death. I know the great pain of losing a loved one – and I know how important family is in moments like these. I hope you know that our prayers are with you all, ”Biden posted on Twitter.
Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris also offered sympathy on Sunday.
Robert Trump, 71, was Trump’s younger brother and a top executive at the Trump Organization. President Trump visited his brother in the hospital on Friday.
The White House issued a statement issued by President Trump.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, passed away last night,” the statement said. ‘He was not only my brother, he was my best friend. He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live in my heart forever. Robert, I love you. Rest in peace.”
Biden’s post refers to the death of his first wife, Neilia, and foster daughter, Naomi, in a car accident in 1972. His son, Beau, died in May 2015 of brain cancer.
