Transition of Power
Donald Trump Jr. has become known as a loyal enforcer within the Trump political brand, distinguishing himself from his siblings who have distanced themselves from the inner circle. He is recognized for his ability to gauge loyalty to his father’s political brand.
Donald Trump Jr. has become known for being a loyal supporter of his father’s political brand, even as his siblings have distanced themselves from the inner circle. He is seen as the one who can best judge who is loyal to the Trump family’s ideals.
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Ivanka and Jared decided to move to Miami instead of staying in the White House. Eric is now in charge of 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 been the one who has stayed by his father’s side the most.
At 46 years old, Mr. Trump has gained influence in politics and amassed wealth by promoting the Make America Great Again movement initiated by his father. He owns several conservative-oriented businesses, including a publishing company and a lucrative podcasting agreement. Forbes calculated his 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 because he knows the risks of trying to control access to his father. This is a lesson his siblings and some officials from the first term have already learned through experience.
Lately, as the incoming president puts together his team, his son has been acting as a sort of loyalty detector. While they assess potential candidates at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, the president-elect is interested in appearances and communication skills, according to sources. On the other hand, his son is more concerned with the sincerity of their intentions and whether they pose a threat to the MAGA agenda.
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