Who is Donald Trump Jr.? What to know as family steps back into the White House
President-elect Donald Trump who overcame political obstacles including two impeachments, a criminal conviction, and a 2020 presidential loss, won back the presidency this week in a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, to secure a second term in office.
Harris, the nation's Democratic nominee, conceded the 2024 White House race to Trump on Wednesday and vowed a peaceful transfer of power to Republicans nearly four years after a violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol marred the previous handoff from Trump to President Joe Biden.
Married thrice, Trump has five children and 10 grandchildren.
Here's what to know about his oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., the American businessman and former reality television personality.
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Who is Donald Trump Jr.'s mother?
He is the eldest child of President-elect Donald Trump and his first and late ex-wife, Ivana Trump.
The businesswoman died of accidental blunt impact injuries in July 2022 at her home in New York City.
"She was a wonderful, beautiful, and amazing woman, who led a great and inspirational life," Donald Trump wrote when sharing the news of the death of his former spouse on Truth Social that year. "Her pride and joy were her three children, Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric. She was so proud of them, as we were all so proud of her."
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What does Donald Trump Jr. do?
Trump Jr., 46, is an American businessman serving as executive vice president for the Trump Organization, and former reality television personality, appearing on "The Apprentice."
He is an adviser to his father and was a constant feature on Trump's campaign trail.
He spoke during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and attacked the Biden administration on inflation, border policy and "cancel culture." Trump Jr. also complained about the Department of Justice and the 34 state felony convictions against his father.
During an interview at the RNC, he said one of his two top choices for his father's running mate included Ohio Sen. JD Vance, now the vice president-elect. The other was former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
Who was Donald Trump Jr.'s first wife?
Trump Jr.'s first wife is Vanessa Trump, 46. They were married from 2005 to 2018.
He has five children with his former wife including Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer and Chloe.
Who is Donald Trump Jr. engaged to?
Trump Jr. is engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle, an American TV personality and prosecutor. She graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1994 and has worked as a host on Fox News.
She began dating Trump's eldest son in 2018, after his divorce from ex-wife Vanessa was filed. The two got engaged in 2020 and went public with their engagement in 2022, People Magazine reported.
Guilfoyle spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. She was previously married to former San Francisco Mayor and current California Gov. Gavin Newsom for four years before they split in 2005.
Who are Donald Trump Jr.'s siblings?
Donald Trump Jr.'s younger siblings include:
Ivanka Trump, 43
Eric Trump, 40
Tiffany Trump, 31
Barron Trump, 18
Contributing: Victor Hagan, Edward Segarra, James Powel
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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