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Donald Trump Jr. has established himself as a trusted enforcer within the Trump political brand, standing out from his siblings who have distanced themselves from the inner circle. He is known for his ability to gauge loyalty to the family’s political brand.
Donald Trump Jr. has become known as a reliable supporter within the Trump administration, standing out as the individual best able to determine who is loyal to the Trump political image. While his siblings have distanced themselves from the inner circle, Trump Jr. has taken on a more prominent role in assessing loyalty.
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Ivanka and Jared decided to move to Miami and leave the White House. Eric is now managing the family business. Tiffany recently got married. Barron is studying to become a strategist at NYU.
Out of all of Trump’s children, Donald Jr. has remained by his father’s side the most. He is the oldest son of the president-elect.
At 46 years old, Donald Trump has gained influence in politics and amassed wealth by promoting the Make America Great Again movement that his father began. He owns various conservative businesses, such as a publishing company and a lucrative podcasting deal. Forbes has estimated Trump’s net worth to be approximately $50 million, mostly accumulated following his father’s political career after January 6, 2021.
His colleagues believe he will not be joining the administration for this reason. However, he is aware of the challenges faced by his siblings and other officials in their first term when attempting to control access to their father. Serving as a gatekeeper for his father comes with political risks.
Recently, as the new president selects his team, his son has been acting as someone who checks for loyalty. While the president-elect is focused on appearances and messaging when evaluating candidates at Mar-a-Lago, his son is more concerned with their sincerity and whether they align with the values of the MAGA movement.
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