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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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s family, wife Samantha, children Brexton, Lennix, brother Kurt
Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with daughter, Lennix Busch son, Brexton Busch and wife, Samantha Busch in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway on February 21, 2026, in Hampton, Georgia.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s family, wife Samantha, children Brexton, Lennix, brother Kurt
Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with daughter, Lennix Busch son, Brexton Busch and wife, Samantha Busch in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway on February 21, 2026, in Hampton, Georgia.
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s family, wife Samantha, children Brexton, Lennix, brother Kurt
Team owner Joe Gibbs, Samantha Busch, her husband, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, and their son Brexton Busch are introduced at the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards show at Wynn Las Vegas on December 4, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s family, wife Samantha, children Brexton, Lennix, brother Kurt
May 8, 2022; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) and Kurt Busch (45) wave to the fans in attendance prior to the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-476763 ORIG FILE ID: 20220508_jfv_bv1_009.jpg
(For The Win)
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s family, wife Samantha, children Brexton, Lennix, brother Kurt
Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 Realtree Chevrolet, celebrates with his wife, Samantha Busch, and daughter, Lennix Busch victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s family, wife Samantha, children Brexton, Lennix, brother Kurt
Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 Realtree Chevrolet, celebrates with his wife, Samantha Busch, and daughter, Lennix Busch victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas.
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s family, wife Samantha, children Brexton, Lennix, brother Kurt
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Kyle Busch (54) celebrates in victory lane with his wife Samantha, and son, Brexton, after winning the Tennessee Lottery 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Saturday, June 19, 2021.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s family, wife Samantha, children Brexton, Lennix, brother Kurt
Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, eats a peach with son, Brexton Busch and wife, Samantha Busch in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway on February 21, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia.
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s family, wife Samantha, children Brexton, Lennix, brother Kurt
NASCAR Cup Series driver, Kyle Busch and wife, Samantha Busch pose for photos on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s family, wife Samantha, children Brexton, Lennix, brother Kurt
Kyle Busch, driver of the #07 Gainbridge Chevrolet, his wife, Samantha Busch, daughter, Lennix Busch and son, Brexton Busch bow their heads during pre-race ceremonies.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s family, wife Samantha, children Brexton, Lennix, brother Kurt
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kyle Busch celebrates with girlfriend Samantha Sarcinella after victory in the Camping World 300.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s family, wife Samantha, children Brexton, Lennix, brother Kurt
DOVER, DE – MAY 16: Kyle Busch (R), driver of the #18 M&M’s Toyota, kisses his fiancee Samantha Sarcinella in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Autism Speaks 400 at Dover International Speedway on May 16, 2010 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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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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