President Donald Trump says he can hold a small funeral service at the White House later this week for his younger brother, Robert, who died over the weekend Due to DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press August 17, 2020, 4:30 p.m. 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article WASHINGTON …
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