*Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2018 *

**Statement on the Death of Former First Lady Barbara Bush **

*April 17, 2018 *

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join the Nation in celebrating the life of Barbara Bush. As a wife, mother, grandmother, military spouse, and former First Lady, Mrs. Bush was an advocate of the American family. Amongst her greatest achievements was recognizing the importance of literacy as a fundamental family value that requires nurturing and protection. She will be long remembered for her strong devotion to country and family, both of which she served unfailingly well. The President and First Lady's thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mrs. Bush.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Deaths :: Bush, former First Lady Barbara*.*

*Names:* Bush, Barbara; Trump, Melania*.*

*Subjects:* Deaths : Bush, former First Lady Barbara.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201800248.