President Trump has donated his 2018 third-quarter salary of $100,000 to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, The White House said late last week. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes.<\/p>\n
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At the time, Trump was preparing to attend a major GOP fundraiser hosted by a top Republican lobbyist for the beverage giant. Trump was “extremely put off” by Kavanaugh’s comments about drinking, Mark Meadows, a former White House chief of staff, said in his book “The Chief’s Chief.” During his first presidency, he was observed toasting his fellow world leaders with Diet Coke. During his second inauguration, Trump toasted his Vice President JD Vance with a glass of Diet Coke. Instead of alcohol, Trump prefers Diet Coke as his beverage of choice\u2014a simple preference that starkly contrasts with the traditional image of business and political gatherings. As he resumed his role in the White House in 2025, becoming the second U.S.<\/p>\n
The impact of Fred Jr.\u2019s decline and early death left a lasting impression on Trump. He saw firsthand the destructive power of alcohol, not just on his brother\u2019s life but on the physical toll it took as well. President Donald Trump has donated $100,000 of his salary to the federal agency that manages research on alcohol and alcohol-related issues.<\/p>\n