President of the United States Donald Trump has issued a statement paying tribute to late NASCAR legend Kyle Busch.
Busch, who took his most recent NASCAR victory in the Truck Series at Dover just last weekend, died suddenly on Thursday at the age of 41 after a severe illness, the details of which have not been released by the Busch family.
Since the tragic news broke, all corners of the racing community have come out to pay tribute to the two-time champion, with POTUS the latest to share his thoughts.
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President Donald Trump's statement on Kyle Busch death
Here is the full statement from the President.
"The LEGENDARY NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch tragically and unexpectedly passed away yesterday," Trump wrote on Friday night on Truth Social.
"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 just last weekend.
"Kyle's wife, Samantha, and their two beautiful children are in our thoughts and prayers. Samantha was at the White House in October, for IVF. She truly loved Kyle!
"Rest in Peace Kyle Busch. You will always be a LEGEND! President DONALD J. TRUMP."
Vice President JD Vance's Kyle Busch tribute
Vice President JD Vance also shared his own tribute to Busch on social media on Friday.
"I had the opportunity to meet Kyle, one of NASCAR’s greatest racers, on the campaign trail in 2024," he wrote on X.
"Usha and I are praying for him and his family. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord."
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