Trump pays tribute to NASCAR champion Kyle Busch after tragic death
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Reactions and tributes to the tragic death of NASCAR superstar and two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch continue, and now there’s a response from the White House.
On Friday, the day after Busch’s death at age 41 was announced, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to share his condolences.
“LEGENDARY NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch passed away tragically and unexpectedly yesterday.” the president wrote. “He was a true talent who loved NASCAR and its fans. Kyle was a WINNER! He was a two-time Cup Champion and holds the All-Time Record for WINS in NASCAR’s Top Three series and even won another one this past weekend.”
“Kyle’s wife, Samantha, and their two beautiful children are in our thoughts and prayers,” he continued. “Samantha was at the White House for in vitro fertilization in October. She truly loved Kyle! Rest in peace, Kyle Busch. You will always be a LEGEND! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
TWO-TIME NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPION KYLE BUSCH TRAGICALLY DIES AT 41 AFTER BEING TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL
President Donald Trump shared his thoughts following the death of NASCAR star Kyle Busch. (Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
As the president noted, Busch and his wife, Samantha, were advocates of in vitro fertilization and founded the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund in 2015. According to USA Today, the fund has distributed more than 150 awards totaling more than $2 million.
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As for his ties to the White House, Busch visited 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 2016 and met with former President Barack Obama, who honored the 2015 NASCAR Cup Series championship winner.
Busch won the last of his 234 wins in NASCAR’s top three series less than a week before his death in the Truck Series race at Dover International Speedway.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died Thursday. He was 41 years old. (David Jensen/Getty Images)
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On Wednesday, it was reported that Busch collapsed while testing in a racing simulator. It was announced on Thursday that the person, who was hospitalized, will not participate in any races, including the Coca-Cola 600, this weekend due to “serious illness”.
Just a few hours later, Busch was pronounced dead.
