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While his siblings have distanced themselves from the inner circle, Donald Trump Jr. has become known for his role as a trusted enforcer of loyalty to the Trump political brand.
Donald Trump Jr. has become known for his role as a loyal enforcer within the Trump family. While his siblings have distanced themselves from the inner circle, he has proven to excel at evaluating loyalty to the Trump political brand.
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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 Trump’s children, Donald Jr. has been the one who has remained closest to his father, the president-elect.
At 46 years old, Donald Trump has gained influence in politics and wealth by promoting the Make America Great Again movement that his father began. He owns various businesses catering to conservative audiences, such as a publishing company and a lucrative podcasting deal. Forbes has calculated his net worth to be approximately $50 million, mainly accumulated after his father’s political career following January 6, 2021.
Because of this, his colleagues say he has no intention of becoming part of the administration. However, he is aware of the challenges faced by his siblings and some new administration officials when they tried to control access to his father, which turned out to be a risky political move.
Lately, as the incoming president puts together his team, his son has been acting as a sort of loyalty evaluator. While assessing potential candidates at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, the president-elect is mainly interested in appearance and communication skills, according to sources. On the other hand, his son is more concerned with determining if the candidates truly believe in what they are saying and if they pose a risk to the principles of the MAGA movement.
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