Former President Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5, 2024, presidential election.
The Republican candidate, who won the popular vote, also secured 312 electoral votes, surpassing the 270 required to clinch the presidency. His Democratic opponent, Harris, garnered 226 electoral votes.
Trump will officially return to the White House on Monday, January 20, 2025, following his unsuccessful 2020 re-election bid.
His journey back to the presidency has been far from smooth. However, with the backing of billionaire friends and, most notably, his family, he is set to re-enter the Oval Office as the oldest president elected in U.S. history.
Many people are, therefore, curious to know about the family supporting Trump. In this article, Tribune Online takes a look at eight key facts about Trump’s family as he prepares for his second term in office.
1. Melania Trump
The former First Lady, married to Donald Trump since 2005, has kept a relatively low profile throughout his political career, rarely making public appearances. Recently, she expressed support for pro-choice views on abortion, which contrasts with her husband’s stance.
2. Donald Trump Jr.
Donald Trump’s eldest son has become an influential figure and fundraiser within Republican circles. With five children from his marriage to ex-wife Vanessa Trump, he has actively supported his father’s campaigns and key political decisions.
3. Ivanka Trump
The middle child of Donald and Ivana Trump, Ivanka served as a senior adviser during her father’s presidency. She has chosen to stay out of the 2024 campaign to focus on her family and personal pursuits.
4. Eric Trump
The third child of Donald Trump, Eric is deeply involved in the family business and has taken a prominent role in the campaign. He is married to Lara Trump, who is actively engaged in Republican politics as co-chair of the Republican National Committee.
5. Tiffany Trump
The only child from Donald Trump’s marriage to Marla Maples, Tiffany graduated from law school in 2020 and married Michael Boulos in 2022. She has not played a major role in her father’s political campaigns.
6. Barron Trump
Barron, the youngest of Trump’s children, is 18 and recently graduated from high school. He is now studying at New York University and has remained mostly out of the public eye during the campaign.
7. Grandchildren
Donald Trump has ten grandchildren. His eldest grandchild, Kai Trump, has made public appearances, including at the Republican National Convention, where she described her grandfather as caring.
8. Public Perception
The Trump family remains a media focal point, with various members sharing views on Donald Trump’s presidency and political ambitions.
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