US President Donald Trump revealed during a podcast interview that he has never consumed alcohol and attributes this lifelong sobriety to the tragic experience of his older brother, Fred Trump Jr. Fred, who struggled with alcoholism, passed away from a heart attack at just 42 years old.
Trump explained that his brother’s battle with drinking was heartbreaking to witness and warned him about the dangers of alcohol. Fred’s health struggles and premature death left a deep impact on Trump, who decided to completely avoid alcohol throughout his life.
Describing Fred as a great man with an unforgettable personality, Trump said he admired many things about his brother but was also aware of the destructive effects of addiction. This family tragedy shaped Trump’s personal choices and his advice to his own children to avoid drugs and alcohol.
