Trump family called Rick Harrison to show support after reality star's son died of fentanyl overdose

Rick Harrison got an unexpected phone call from the Trump family in the days after his son Adam Harrison's death
PUBLISHED JAN 30, 2024
Donald Trump's family has extended their support to Rick Harrison after his son's death (Getty Images and Instagram/ @rick_harrison)
Donald Trump's family has extended their support to Rick Harrison after his son's death (Getty Images and Instagram/ @rick_harrison)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: The devastated Rick Harrison was reportedly comforted by former President Donald Trump’s family members after he lost his son, Adam Harrison.

TMZ citing a spokesperson for the 'Pawn Stars' reported that the ex-leader’s two sons—Donald Jr and Eric Trump—called Rick following the tragedy.

They offered their condolences as the Harrison family grieved.

Rick Harrison is a ‘Trump Guy’

The 58-year-old businessman has always supported Trump and proudly calls himself a “Trump Guy.”

Rick and his youngest son Jake even met the 45th president in 2018.

Adam was 39 when he breathed his last on January 19 because of a fentanyl overdose.

After his death, his father took to Instagram to share a picture of him with Adam as he wrote, “You will always be in my heart! I love you, Adam.”


 
 
 
 
 
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‘It breaks my heart for your family’

Several people commented below the post to express their tribute, with one saying, “I am so sorry for your loss Rick. Too many of our children are taken by the disease of addiction.”

Another person shared, “No no I can't believe it, they just broke the news here in Chile, I'm very sorry, God give peace to your hearts, a big hug for you and your family.”

The third one wrote, “My condolences, we are going to be with our sons one day just be strong and peace for you and your Family God's blessings.”

“So sorry for the loss of you Adam. It breaks my heart for your family I pray for you all as you go through grief I know it's painful sending hugs and love to your awesome family may God be with you all,” the fourth one added.

Trump Jr also commented, “I’m so sorry man.”


 
 
 
 
 
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Rick Harrison demands better laws for drugs

Rick earlier told TMZ, “The fentanyl crisis in this country must be taken more seriously. It seems it is just flowing over the borders and nothing is being done about it. We must do better.”

He even spoke with Fox News Digital as he stated, “Fentanyl turned my son into someone he wasn’t, and that brought with it bad decisions and spending time in jail.”

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