Decoding the Trump Family: A Guide to the New American Dynasty

Author: Ana Faguy, BBC journalist

The article was first published on November 7, 2024.

Before entering politics, Donald Trump, also known as Trump, built an empire with a multimillion-dollar inheritance, a brand, and a large amount of expensive real estate.

Now, this brand and name have become synonymous with the Republican Party in the United States, and several members of the Trump family now wield influence.

Here are some of the most famous members of the Trump family.

Donald Trump Jr

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Donald Trump Jr. is the eldest son of Trump and has played a more significant role in these years since his father left the White House.

During the selection of Trump’s running mate Vance, he attracted widespread attention in the media, saying Vance is his friend. “This is an incredible choice,” he said at the Republican National Convention (RNC). “It really is a great choice.”

He made no secret that Senator Vance of Ohio was his first choice, and he got his wish.

Donald Trump Jr. was previously married to Vanessa Trump and they have five children together. He is now engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Eric Trump

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According to reports, like his brothers, Eric Trump is also lobbying his father on issues that are important to him.

Compared to his brother, he is more low-key, but still holds a leading position in the Trump family business.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner

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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner can be said to be the most influential family members during Trump’s first tenure in the White House.

The two married in 2009 and have three children.

During Trump’s presidency, Ivanka represented her father and his government on multiple occasions.

Mr. Kushner served as a senior advisor to the White House from 2017 to 2021.

Tiffany Trump

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She is Donald Trump’s fourth child and the only child of his second wife, Marla Maples.

She did not take on any political role during her father’s campaign or time in the White House.

She married Michael Boulos in 2022.

Kimberly Guilfoyle

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Kimberly Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr. have been together for six years and got engaged in 2020.

She served as a Fox News anchor from 2006 to 2018 and then became a member of a super PAC supporting Trump.

Like her fiancé, she has always been a outspoken supporter of Trump, especially on TV.

She married California Governor Gavin Newsom in the early 2000s.

Lara Trump

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After marrying Eric, she became the rising star of the Trump family, especially since she took on the role of co-chair of the Republican National Committee earlier this year. She and Eric have two children.

In July this year, she spoke passionately about her family at the conference.

“Our family is facing quite a lot of threats of death… Without any preparation, someone is ready to kill the people you love,” she said.

Melania Trump

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Former First Lady Melania Trump married Trump in 2005.

She kept a low profile during the Trump administration and rarely appeared in public.

In July of this year, she unexpectedly appeared at the party congress. Just a few days ago, someone attempted to assassinate her husband.

In her memoir published in October, she shared her pro-choice stance, which sharply contrasts with her husband’s—Trump had helped overturn the Roe v. Wade decision, which established the constitutional right to abortion.

18-year-old Barron Trump is her only child with Trump.

Barron Trump

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During the campaign, Baron Trump basically stayed away from the spotlight.

In May, there were reports that he would become one of the Florida delegates to the July convention, but his mother said the next day that he had declined the offer.

He graduated from Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, Florida in May, and his father says he is now studying at NYU Stern School of Business in New York.

Kai Trump

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Kai Trump is the eldest grandson of Trump, and the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump.

This 17-year-old young man is passionate about playing golf, and she talked about Trump’s image as a grandfather at the Republican National Convention.

“To me, he’s just an ordinary grandpa. He gave us candy and soda when our parents weren’t paying attention,” she said.