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Trump Opens Up About Lifelong Sobriety<\/h2>\n

U.S. President\u00a0Donald Trump<\/strong>\u00a0has explained why he has never touched alcohol. Unlike many political predecessors, Trump has maintained complete sobriety throughout his life. He discussed his choice during a 2024 appearance on\u00a0Theo Von\u2019s podcast,\u00a0This Past Weekend<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The Influence of a Brother<\/h2>\n

Von asked Trump:<\/p>\n

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\u201cI noticed at events you don\u2019t drink or smoke. You never have?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Trump replied:<\/p>\n

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\u201cNo, I never have. I had a great brother who taught me a lesson.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He was referring to\u00a0Fred Trump Jr.<\/strong>, who tragically died of a heart attack at age 42 in 1981. Fred struggled with alcohol and smoking, which left a lasting impression on Trump.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe smoked and drank\u2014a great guy, very handsome, had an incredible personality,\u201d Trump said. \u201cBut he had a problem with alcohol. I tell people, \u2018No drugs, no drinking, no cigarettes,\u2019 and I tell my kids the same thing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Lessons Learned from Fred<\/h2>\n

Trump recalled admiring his brother despite his struggles:<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe had the look, the personality, and so much going for him. But he battled addiction, and I was amazed his body could withstand the damage. Unfortunately, it\u2019s a very common story. His life was tough because of alcohol, and I learned a lot from him.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He reflected that seeing Fred\u2019s deterioration helped him\u00a0envision the risks<\/strong>\u00a0of substance use for himself.<\/p>\n

Sobriety Shaped Early Choices<\/h2>\n

Trump has referenced Fred\u2019s influence in other interviews over the years. In 2018, he told\u00a0Fox News<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\u201cI had a brother, Fred\u2014great guy, best-looking, best personality\u2014but he had a problem with alcohol. He would warn me, \u2018Don\u2019t drink, don\u2019t drink.\u2019 I learned from Fred\u2019s tough experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fred\u2019s struggles with alcohol helped shape Trump\u2019s lifelong decision to abstain. His sobriety has remained consistent, even as he navigated high-profile careers in business and politics.<\/p>\n

Cultural Depiction<\/h2>\n

Fred and Donald Trump\u2019s dynamic was also depicted in the 2024 biopic\u00a0The Apprentice<\/strong>, starring\u00a0Sebastian Stan<\/strong>\u00a0as the young Donald Trump building his real estate empire in New York City during the 1970s and 1980s.<\/p>\n

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