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Donald Trump says he’s never had a drink. But he may suffer from an addiction all his own.
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Dr. Warren J. Blumenfeld , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Fred Trump Jr struggled with addiction, primarily with alcohol, which ultimately contributed to his death at 43.
In the local area, a story about the Trump family has been shared. Fred Trump Jr, the eldest son of Fred Trump Sr, was born in Queens, New York City. He became an airline pilot, unlike his younger brother Donald Trump.
Fred Trump Jr struggled with addiction, primarily with alcohol, which ultimately contributed to his death at 43. His brother Donald Trump has publicly spoken about Fred's struggles with alcoholism on several occasions. Further details about the Trump family and their experiences are available from local sources, including LGBTQ Nation.
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Category: rights Published: June 18, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the local area, a story about the Trump family has been shared. Fred Trump Jr, the eldest son of Fred Trump Sr, was born in Queens, New York City. He became an airline pilot, unlike his younger…
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