As Donald Trump settles back into life in the White House for his second term as President, he won’t unwind from the stresses of the job by drinking alcohol. It turns out, President Trump has abstained from drinking alcohol throughout his life, and he once shared the tragic reason why.
Speaking to The Washington Post in 2019, Trump opened up about the death of his brother, Fred Trump Jr. Fred was the eldest son in the family, and was poised to inherit the family business. However, he disappointed his father, Fred Trump Sr., when he chose to become a pilot.
Donald, who was nearly eight years younger than Fred, inherited the business instead. He also questioned Fred’s decision to become an airline pilot. He told The Washington Post he later regretted putting pressure on his brother for his career choice.
Fred turned to drinking, and his alcoholism eventually made it impossible for him to be a good pilot. He returned to working for the Trump family business. Sadly, Fred passed away on September 26, 1981, after suffering a heart attack. He was only 42 years old.
