Transition of power
Donald Trump Jr. has become known as a loyal enforcer within the Trump family, standing out as the one who is most skilled at evaluating loyalty to the Trump political brand. While his siblings have distanced themselves from the inner circle, he has taken on this role effectively.
Donald Trump Jr. has become a trusted enforcer within his family. While his siblings have distanced themselves from the inner circle, the president-elect’s oldest son has established himself as the most adept at determining loyalty to the Trump political image.
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Ivanka and Jared decided to move away from the White House and start a new life in Miami. 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 Donald Trump’s children, Donald Jr. has remained the closest to his father, the incoming president.
At 46 years old, Donald Trump has gained influence and wealth by promoting the Make America Great Again movement that his father initiated. He owns various businesses catering to conservative audiences, such as a publishing company and a lucrative podcasting contract. Forbes approximates Trump’s net worth to be approximately $50 million, mostly accumulated following his father’s political success after January 6, 2021.
Because of this, his colleagues believe he has no intention of becoming a part of the administration. However, he is aware of the challenges faced by his siblings and some new administration officials when trying to control access to his father. Serving as a gatekeeper for his father can be risky from a political standpoint.
In the past few weeks, while the president-elect is assembling his administration, his son has been acting as a detector of loyalty. While evaluating potential candidates at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, the president-elect is interested in appearance and communication skills, according to sources. However, his son is more concerned with determining if the candidates are genuine in their beliefs and if they pose a threat to the MAGA movement.
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