'I know the tremendous pain of losing a loved one — and I know how important family is in moments like these,' Biden said.
Trump changed his plans to schedule a visit to his 71-year-old brother in the hospital in New York City on Friday, after he learned that his condition had worsened significantly. The president also reportedly called the hospital to speak with his brother on Saturday, according to CNN. It was unclear whether they were able to connect over the phone, however.
The younger Trump had reportedly been sick for several months. Details of his illness have not been publicly released. "I have a wonderful brother. We have a great relationship for a long time, from day one, so long time ago. And he's in the hospital right now," the president told reporters on Friday.Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden and vice presidential running mate, Senator Kamala Harris, arrive to conduct their first press conference together in Wilmington, Delaware on August 12The president and his brother had two other siblings.
Biden's and Harris' remarks on Trump's brother's death marked a stark contrast from what has already become a bitter campaign, with Trump regularly attacking his Democratic rivals from the White House and at campaign events.
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