Transition of power
Donald Trump Jr. has become a trusted enforcer within the Trump political brand, standing out among his siblings who have distanced themselves from the inner circle. He is recognized for his ability to gauge loyalty to the family’s political agenda.
Donald Trump Jr. has become known for his loyalty to the Trump political brand, standing out as the family member who is most skilled at evaluating loyalty. While his siblings have distanced themselves from the inner circle, Trump Jr. has emerged as a dedicated enforcer for the president-elect.
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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 a young strategist studying at NYU.
Out of all of Donald Trump’s children, Donald Jr. has been the one who has remained the closest to his father.
At 46 years old, Donald Trump has gained influence in politics and amassed wealth by promoting the Make America Great Again movement, which was originally started by his father. He owns various businesses that cater to conservative audiences, including a publishing company and a lucrative podcasting deal. According to Forbes, Trump’s net worth is estimated to be around $50 million, mostly accumulated following his father’s political career after January 6, 2021.
His associates believe that he will not be joining the administration for this reason. However, he is aware of the difficulties that his siblings and some first-term administration officials faced when trying to control access to his father. Serving as a gatekeeper for his father can be politically risky.
Lately, as the incoming president selects his team, his son has been acting as a sort of loyalty evaluator. While they evaluate potential candidates at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, the president-elect is interested in appearance and communication skills, according to sources. On the other hand, his son is more concerned with determining the sincerity of their statements and whether they pose a threat to the MAGA movement.
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