President Donald Trump released a statement on May 22 about NASCAR champion Kyle Busch’s death, calling Busch a “LEGEND”.
Busch died on May 21 after being hospitalized the previous day.
“The LEGENDARY NASCAR driver Kyle Busch tragically and unexpectedly passed away yesterday,” Trump said in a social media post tweeted from The White House’s account. “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.
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“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!”
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Busch’s wife Samantha visited The White House in October 2025 to speak on behalf of those struggling to access fertility care. At the visit, Trump announced a plan to expand access to IVF nationwide.
Kyle and Samantha Busch founded the Bundle of Joy in 2015 to help provide families with financial support for IVF treatments after the couple’s personal experiences.
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