Fred Trump Jr.

Fred Trump Jr.

Frederick Crist Trump Jr. was an American airplane pilot and the older brother of Donald Trump. He died from a heart attack caused by his alcoholism. Donald Trump later said watching his brother descend into alcoholism motivated him to avoid alcohol and cigarettes.

About Fred Trump Jr. in brief

Summary Fred Trump Jr.Frederick Crist Trump Jr. was an American airplane pilot and the older brother of Donald Trump. He died from a heart attack caused by his alcoholism. Donald Trump later said watching his brother descend into alcoholism motivated him to avoid alcohol and cigarettes; in August 2019, he expressed regret over how he treated Fred  Jr. and his struggle. Fred Jr. attended Lehigh University and joined a historically Jewish fraternity, Sigma Alpha Mu, even though he was not Jewish.

He became president of the fraternity and graduated with a B. A. in business, also completing ROTC and entering the Air National Guard as a second lieutenant. He was listed in newspapers as vice president for E. Trump & Son but had a difficult time working with his father. He eventually moved into the unfurnished attic of his parents’ house, and once again did maintenance on Trump properties.