Donald Trump puts out an emotional tweet after brother Robert Trump’s memorial service

The White House on Friday held a memorial service for Robert Trump, whom the US president described “not just my brother. He was my best friend.”

US President Donald Trump on Saturday posted an emotional tweet remembering his brother Robert Trump, who passed away at the age of 71.

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump follow behind as the casket of his late brother, Robert Trump, is carried following a private memorial service at the White House in Washington. (REUTERS)

Donald Trump in his tweet wrote, “Robert, I love you. Rest in Peace!”, after the memorial service which was held in the White House.

Robert Trump was hospitalized in New York and passed away last Saturday. He was a corporate financier in Wall Street and later he joined the family business. He was a top executive in the Trump Organization.

US first lady Melania Trump and other family members were present alongside the US president during the memorial service in the White House.

Trump explained that he held a memorial service for his brother Robert at the White House because his brother had deep love for the country. While speaking to mediapersons the US president said, “He loved our country so much. He was so proud of what we were doing and what we are doing for our country. So I think it would be appropriate.”