Senator John Barrasso, a member of the Republican Party representing Wyoming, said on Thursday morning that his beloved spouse, Bobbi Brown, whom he married in 2008, has died.
“After a courageous battle with cancer, Bobbi is now at peace and at home with the Lord. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Bobbi was a leader, fierce advocate for Wyoming, and friend to everyone she met,” he expressed in a formal declaration.
Barrasso met Brown shortly after being designated to the United States Senate in 2007 by Dave Freudenthal who was governor of the state at that time. This appointment was made to fill the vacancy left by the passing of Senator Craig L. Thomas, who had passed away. Senator Barrasso had legally ended his marriage with his former spouse, Linda Nix, in the year prior.
“Brown, who previously survived breast cancer, took a role in Barrasso’s Senate district office back home but resigned following their engagement,” according to Trending Politics News.
Barrasso, 71, has climbed the Senate ladder in his years wed to Brown. During Republicans’ control of the upper chamber, he has at various times chaired the Senate Environment Committee, Senate Republican Policy Committee, and Senate Indian Affairs Committee. He is a close ally of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and currently serves as a ranking member on the Senate Energy Committee.
📰 Sad News: Bobbi Barrasso, the wife of Wyoming GOP Senator John Barrasso has passed away after her long battle with cancer. pic.twitter.com/zrDlQwd7Rq
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With McConnell’s health in doubt over the past year, Washington observers have floated Sen. Barrasso as a possible successor to the Senate GOP’s top post. His familial geniality with colleagues has won him respect on both sides of the aisle and led those like his Wyoming partner, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), to express support for any future endeavor.
“It’s too soon to discuss the future of Senate Republican leadership,” she stated to a news outlet in August. However, she expressed her commitment to endorsing Senator Barrasso, who is 71 years old, “in whatever role he chooses to pursue in the Senate.”
“Senator Barrasso has the most conservative voting record among the current Senate Republican leadership, and as the lead Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, his work is pivotal to Wyoming’s interests and to America’s ability to become energy independent once again,” Lummis added. “I am confident that his roles in leadership will continue to benefit our state and our nation for years to come.”
Barrasso’s office has not yet publicized the funeral plans for Brown.
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The death comes shortly after former First Lady Melania Trump experienced the loss of her mother during the late hours of Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Former President Trump shared with his followers, who were expressing their strong support for Melania, a photograph on Facebook of himself standing next to Amalija Knavs, who recently passed away at the age of 78 following a prolonged and unknown health struggle.
“This is a very sad night for the entire Trump family!!!” Trump mournfully posted. “Melania’s great and beautiful mother, Amalija, has just gone to a beautiful place in the sky. She was an incredible woman, and will be missed far beyond words!”
On X, Melania Trump characterized her mother as a resolute woman who shown unwavering dedication to her family.
It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Amalija.
Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignity. She was entirely devoted to her husband, daughters, grandson, and son-in-law. We will miss her beyond…
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) January 10, 2024
“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Amalija. Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignity. She was entirely devoted to her husband, daughters, grandson, and son-in-law. We will miss her beyond measure and continue to honor and love her legacy,” Melania Trump’s whole statement conveyed.
Amalija and her husband Viktor, both 81 years old, frequently visited the White House during the Trump administration and spent much time with Barron Trump, the sole offspring of Melania and the previous president. Both Amalija and Viktor obtained their citizenship in 2018. Amalija is originally from Austria, while Viktor is from Slovenia. Viktor and Amalija first encountered each other in 1966 while Viktor was employed as a chauffeur for the mayor of Sevnica, while Amalija held the position of a pattern-maker at a children’s clothes factory. They got married one year later.
Melania’s absence off the campaign trail for a few days was due to her mother’s sickness, which Trump revealed to his backers on New Year’s Eve.
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Melania, who immigrated here and who obtained her citizenship while employed as a model, has publicly acknowledged her family’s lawful immigration to the United States. She recently delivered the keynote address at a citizenship ceremony in New York, which welcomed scores of new American citizens. Discussing the difficulties her family suffered, she empathized with the audience’s shared hardships and encouraged them to conquer these challenges in order to cultivate inner resilience.
“It is my privilege to share America, this great nation, with you… Obstacles often stand in the way of our goals. We persevere because we understand that conquering them will provide great access to personal development, fulfillment, and even eventually, self-actualization,” stated Melania.