Trump’s Brother Sues Over Niece’s Book About ‘Toxic’ Family
- Robert S. Trump claims memoir violates confidentiality deal
- Suit comes days after judge rejected freeze on Bolton book
Donald Trump walks to board Marine One in Washington on June 23.
Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/CNP/Bloomberg
President Donald Trump’s brother sued to block publication of a book by their niece Mary Trump, saying portions of the memoir violate confidentiality provisions of a settlement reached among family members almost two decades ago in a fight over money.
Robert S. Trump filed the complaint Tuesday in state court in Queens, New York, seeking an order permanently barring publication on the grounds that the book will include extensive private information. The memoir purports to have an “insider’s perspective” of “countless holiday meals” as well as family events and other potentially damaging information, according to a copy of the lawsuit.