Donald Trump’s second eldest son, Eric Trump, praised his father as an “amazing” man with a “heart of gold,” citing his decision to have Eric’s mother, Ivana Trump, be buried at the New Jersey Trump National Golf Club Bedminster. During Eric’s interview with news anchor turned Republican politician Kari Lake, the former first son was asked, “Was your dad pretty supportive when all that happened, when your mother passed away?”

Eric answered, “Incredibly.”

“I will say so much so that you know we have a family funeral plot in New Jersey, and he was the one to say, you know, ‘I want her with us.’ … It was pretty amazing again, you know, kind of a wife long removed — ex-wife long removed. He’s an incredible man. He’s got a heart of gold,” he continued.

Ivana Trump was Trump’s first wife, and they were married from 1977 to 1992. The couple had three children together: a daughter, Ivanka, 41, and two sons, Donald Jr., 45, and Eric, 39.

Ivana was laid to rest after her untimely death on July 14, 2022, at the age of 73. She was found dead in her New York townhouse, having sustained blunt impact injuries as a result of a fall down the stairs.

Ivana and Donald’s marriage came to an end in 1992 when Ivana discovered her husband’s affair with Marla Maples, who would later become his second wife. Ivana Trump went on to build her own successful career as a businesswoman, fashion designer and author.

Donald paid tribute to Ivana following her death, describing her as a “beautiful, amazing” woman and recognizing her deep bond with their children.

Ivanka also shared emotional tributes to her mother on social media, including a heartfelt Instagram post on the one-year anniversary of her death.

“Today marks one year since my mom passed. Her illuminating and immeasurable imprint on our lives remains with us every day, ” the former first daughter wrote. “Miss you more than you know mama.”

Eric says it was amazing that his dad offered to bury his mom at Bedminster because a lot of people wouldn’t do that for their ex-wives. pic.twitter.com/68RuByh6vs

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) October 13, 2023

But most people on Twitter were sickened by Eric’s words, because no son should their mother buried and disrespected and forgotten like his mother was:

He’s right. A lot of people wouldn’t do that for their ex-wives. 🤦🏾‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/koU6YvfnXj

— 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐢 (@ChidiNwatu) October 13, 2023

Let’s dump her remains underneath some sod on my shithole resort golf course so the riff-raff can roll their golf cart over her gravestone. #TrumpTrash #GumsIsDumbs

— ZoëbethC-MeidasMightyⓂ️Ⓜ️👑🇺🇦🦇🎃💀 (@Meidas_ZobethC) October 13, 2023

You mean: TO their ex-wives! Most people aren’t greedy grifting narcissistic assholes looking for a tax break! 🤮🦧

— PROUD LIB 🟦 ✡️🌵♿️Intolerant Lefty! (@proud2bLib) October 13, 2023

No one would bury a loved one alone on a fking golf course for a tax break.

— MsMariaBlack Covid Cave Dweller (@Msmariablack) October 13, 2023

Eric gets paid to say nice things about his dad. That’s the trump family-business model. They’re basically hostages to his paper wealth

— Luke Zaleski (@ZaleskiLuke) October 13, 2023

Ivana’s grave in August 2023. It looks as neglected as I would expect from an ex-husband. But why is this OK with her kids? pic.twitter.com/wmZScYbiVA

— Molly Bright (@MollyBright22) October 13, 2023

“I want her with us” — Donald J. Trump

❤️ https://t.co/pZ5dCeqI5n pic.twitter.com/UO84DITSJd

— David Ognibene (@DavidOgnibene) October 13, 2023

Yeah, he was really thoughtful. Put her on Hole 15 off in the woods.

Right next to the Port-a-Shitter and the smoking pit.

— AD_Twindad (@AdTwindad) October 13, 2023