Eric Trump facts for kids
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Eric Trump
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Eric Frederick Trump
January 6, 1984 New York City, U.S.
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| Education | Georgetown University (BS) |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | Executive at the Trump Organization Former boardroom judge on The Apprentice |
| Political party | Republican (2016–present) Independent (2002–2016) |
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Lara Yunaska
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| Children | 2 |
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| Family | Trump family |
Eric Frederick Trump (born January 6, 1984) is an American businessman and activist. He is also a former television presenter. Eric is the third child and second son of former president of the United States Donald Trump. His mother is Donald Trump's first wife, Ivana Trump.
Eric Trump is a leader at his father's company, the Trump Organization. He works there with his older brother, Donald Jr.. He also appeared as a judge on his father's TV show, The Apprentice.
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Early Life and Education
Eric Trump was born in New York City. He went to Trinity School. His parents divorced in 1992 when he was eight years old. As a boy, Eric spent his summers in the Czech countryside. He stayed near Zlin with his grandparents on his mother's side. His grandfather taught him how to hunt and fish.
In 2002, Eric graduated from the Hill School. He then studied at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He earned a degree in finance and management.
From a young age, Eric went with his father to job sites. He also joined him during business talks. He has said he helped with tasks like mowing lawns. He also laid tiles on his father's properties when he was young. Eric thought about other jobs but decided to join the family business while still in high school.
Career Highlights
Working at the Trump Organization
Eric Trump is an executive vice president at the Trump Organization. He helps with new projects and buying properties. He worked with his sister, Ivanka, to update a golf resort in Miami, Florida. This included redesigning the famous Blue Monster golf course.
In 2013, Eric Trump received an award. Wine Enthusiast Magazine named him "Rising Star of the Year."
There have been questions about the Trump family's business dealings. Eric Trump said that his family stopped doing international business when his father became president. However, reports from PolitiFact and The Washington Post said this was not true. They noted that the family business continued to operate globally.
In 2017, it was reported that Eric Trump had mentioned that his family's business did not rely on American banks. He said they had funding from Russia. He also said that many wealthy Russians were interested in their golf programs.
Television Appearances
Eric Trump was a judge on his father's reality TV show, The Apprentice. He appeared in 23 episodes of the show between 2010 and 2015.
The Eric Trump Foundation
In 2007, Eric Trump started a charity called the Eric Trump Foundation. This organization raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Tennessee. St. Jude is a hospital that helps children with serious illnesses.
In 2012, the foundation promised to raise $20 million over ten years. This money was for a new surgery and ICU center at St. Jude. The center opened in 2015.
By 2016, the foundation and related efforts had raised $16.3 million for St. Jude. This was confirmed by the president of St. Jude's fundraising group.
In December 2016, Eric Trump announced he would stop actively raising money for the foundation. This was to avoid any idea that people were donating to get close to his father, who had won the presidential election.
The foundation's tax records for 2016 showed it received more money than in 2015. It gave a large amount to St. Jude. It also gave smaller amounts to other charities. Some money was paid to Trump family properties for event costs.
Questions About Funds
In June 2017, Forbes magazine reported on how the foundation used its money. The report said that over $1.2 million of donations went to the Trump Organization. This was for using the Westchester golf course. Eric Trump had said his foundation used Trump Organization properties for free. However, the report suggested this was not entirely true.
Golf charity experts said the expenses for a one-day golf tournament seemed very high. A former director of the foundation said they had to cover expenses. The charity had grown, and the Trump Organization could no longer cover all the costs.
Forbes also reported that some money was given to other charities. Many of these were connected to Trump family members or their interests. The Eric Trump Foundation stated that donors were told if their donations would be sent to other groups.
The foundation had advertised that its golf events raised money only for St. Jude. It said 95–100% of the money would go to the hospital. However, public tax records showed that significant amounts of funds were used to pay the Trump Organization for using its facilities. The foundation also gave money to other charities besides St. Jude.
In June 2017, the New York State Attorney General's Office began looking into the Eric Trump Foundation. This was based on the issues raised by the Forbes investigation.
Role in Presidential Campaigns
2016 Presidential Campaign
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Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign started on June 16, 2015. Eric was an important advisor during the campaign. He also helped raise money and spoke for his father. He and his wife made many appearances in different states to support the campaign.
After the 2020 Election
After his father lost the 2020 election, Eric Trump made claims about the results. He said the election was "fraud." He also urged Republican lawmakers to change the outcome.
While votes were being counted in 2020, Eric Trump made claims about the process in Pennsylvania. He shared a video that falsely showed Trump ballots being burned.
On January 6, 2021, Eric Trump spoke at a rally in Washington, D.C. This rally happened before the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Personal Life
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On July 4, 2013, Eric Trump got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Lara Lea Yunaska. They married on November 8, 2014, in Palm Beach, Florida. Their first child, a son named Eric "Luke" Trump, was born in September 2017. Their daughter, Carolina Dorothy, was born in August 2019.
In April 2021, Eric and his wife bought a home in Jupiter, Florida. In March 2022, Eric Trump changed his official home address from New York to Florida.
Eric Trump enjoys outdoor activities and hunting.
In 2010, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) criticized Eric Trump. This was after he went on a hunting trip in Africa with his older brother. Photos showed them on a safari in Zimbabwe, where they hunted elephants and leopards. The brothers defended their actions on Twitter. They said they were hunters and supported outdoor activities. Donald Trump also supported his sons' actions.
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Trump speaking with attendees at the 2020 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA, 2020
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See also
In Spanish: Eric Trump para niños
