Transition of power
Donald Trump Jr. has become known as a loyal supporter and enforcer for his father’s political brand. While his siblings have distanced themselves from the inner circle, he has proven himself as the one who can most accurately gauge loyalty to the Trump name in politics.
Donald Trump Jr. has become known as a trusted enforcer within his family. While his siblings have distanced themselves from the inner circle, the eldest son of the president-elect has proven himself as the go-to person for evaluating loyalty to the Trump political image.
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Written by Katie Rogers
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After leaving their roles in the White House, Ivanka and Jared decided to start a new life in Miami. Eric has taken over the family business. Tiffany recently got married. Barron is currently studying as 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. He is the oldest son of the president-elect.
Donald Trump, who is 46 years old, has gained both political influence and wealth by continuing his father’s Make America Great Again movement. He owns several businesses that cater to conservative audiences, such as a publishing company and a lucrative podcasting deal. Forbes calculated his net worth to be approximately $50 million, mostly accumulated after his father’s political career following January 6, 2021.
His colleagues mention that he has no intention of becoming part of the administration. However, he is aware of the challenges faced by his siblings and some officials in the first term who tried to control access to his father, which proved to be politically risky.
Lately, as the incoming president puts together his team, his son has been acting as a sort of loyalty evaluator. While the president-elect assesses candidates based on their appearance and ability to communicate effectively during meetings at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, his son is more interested in determining their sincerity and whether they pose a risk to the principles of the "Make America Great Again" movement.
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