Transition of power
Donald Trump Jr. has become known as a trustworthy supporter of his father’s political brand, standing out as the one who can most accurately gauge loyalty. While his siblings have distanced themselves from the inner circle, he has taken on the role of a loyal enforcer.
While his siblings have distanced themselves from the inner circle, Donald Trump Jr. has become known as a loyal enforcer who is skilled at determining who is loyal to the Trump political brand.
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Ivanka and Jared decided to move to Miami and leave their roles at the White House. Eric is currently managing the family business. Tiffany recently got married. Barron is now studying at NYU and showing promise as a strategist.
Out of all of Trump’s children, Donald Jr. has been the one who has stayed by his father’s side the most. He is the oldest son of the president-elect.
At 46 years old, Mr. Trump has gained influence in politics and amassed wealth by continuing his father’s Make America Great Again movement. He owns various businesses geared towards conservatives, including a publishing company and a lucrative podcasting deal. Forbes calculated Mr. Trump’s net worth to be approximately $50 million, mostly acquired after his father’s political career following January 6, 2021.
His colleagues claim that he has no intention of becoming part of the administration. However, he is aware of the challenges faced by his siblings and other officials who tried to control access to his father, which turned out to be risky in terms of their political standing.
Lately, as the incoming president puts together his team, his son has been acting as a detector of loyalty. While they assess potential candidates at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, the president-elect is interested in appearances and communication skills, according to those close to them. His son, however, is more concerned with the sincerity of their words and whether they pose a risk to the MAGA movement.
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