Transition of power
While his siblings have distanced themselves from the inner circle, Donald Trump Jr. has established himself as a loyal enforcer for the Trump political brand. He is known for his ability to gauge loyalty to the family’s political image.
Donald Trump Jr. has become known as a trusted enforcer within the Trump political brand, standing out as the sibling who has remained closely involved while others have distanced themselves. He is recognized for his ability to determine and evaluate loyalty to the Trump family’s political agenda.
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Ivanka and Jared decided to move to Miami and leave their roles at the White House. Eric is now in charge of the family business. Tiffany recently got married. Barron is currently studying as a strategist at NYU.
Out of all of Donald 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.
At 46 years old, Mr. Trump has gained influence and wealth by promoting the Make America Great Again movement that was originally started by his father. He has various businesses catering to conservative audiences, including a publishing company and a lucrative podcasting deal. Forbes has estimated his net worth to be approximately $50 million, mostly accumulated after his father’s political career following January 6, 2021.
His associates believe he will not be joining the administration for that reason. However, he is aware of the challenges his siblings and some 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 judge of loyalty. While the president-elect evaluates candidates based on appearance and communication skills, his son is more concerned with their sincerity and whether they pose a risk to the MAGA agenda. This dynamic plays out as they assess potential team members at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
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