Eric Trump facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 (since 2016) |
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Lara Yunaska
(m. 2014) |
| 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. He is the third child of former U.S. President Donald Trump. His mother is Ivana Trump.
Eric Trump helps run his father's company, the Trump Organization. He works alongside his older brother, Donald Jr.. He also appeared 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 when he was six years old. As a boy, Eric spent summers in the Czech countryside. He visited his grandparents there. His grandfather taught him how to hunt and fish.
In 2002, Eric graduated from the Hill School. This was a high school that prepared students for college. In 2006, he graduated with honors from Georgetown University. He studied finance and management. He also studied psychology.
Eric started going with his father to job sites when he was young. He said he helped with work on his father's properties. He thought about other jobs. But he decided to join the family business while still in high school.
Career in Business
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. They helped to redesign Trump National Doral in Florida. This included its famous golf course.
In 2013, Eric received an award from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was called the "Rising Star of the Year" Award.
When his father became president, Eric became a top executive in the family business. The business continued to operate around the world.
Appearing on Television
Eric Trump was a judge on his father's TV show. The show was called The Apprentice. He appeared in many episodes from 2010 to 2015. He was mostly a judge in the boardroom.
The Eric Trump Foundation
In 2007, Eric Trump started his own charity. It was called the Eric Trump Foundation. This charity 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 for St. Jude. This money was for a new surgery and ICU center. The center opened in 2015.
By 2016, the foundation had raised over $16 million for St. Jude. This included money from golf events and other activities.
In December 2016, Eric announced he would stop actively raising money. This was to avoid any appearance of conflict. His father had just won the presidential election.
The charity's records show it gave a lot of money to St. Jude. It also paid some money to Trump family properties for events. Eric Trump has stated that the Trump Organization did not profit from the foundation.
Political Involvement
2016 Presidential Campaign
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Eric Trump was an important part of his father's 2016 presidential campaign. He helped with advice and fundraising. He and his wife traveled to many states. They spoke on behalf of his father.
2020 Election and Related Events
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Eric Trump has spoken about the COVID-19 pandemic. He also spoke about the 2020 United States presidential election. He attended a rally in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021. This was before the events at the U.S. Capitol.
Personal Life
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On July 4, 2013, Eric Trump got engaged to Lara Lea Yunaska. She worked in television. They got married on November 8, 2014. Their wedding was at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida. They have two children. Their son, Eric Luke Trump, was born in September 2017. Their daughter, Carolina Dorothy Trump, was born in August 2019. They are grandchildren of Donald Trump.
In 2021, Eric and Lara bought a home in Jupiter, Florida. In 2022, Eric changed his official home from New York to Florida.
Eric Trump enjoys being outdoors. He is a big-game hunter. He also likes to ski.
In 2010, Eric and his older brother went on a hunting trip in Zimbabwe. They were criticized by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Photos showed them with animals like elephants. The wildlife authority in Zimbabwe supported the brothers. They said the hunting was legal. Eric and his brother defended their actions. They said they were hunters and supported outdoor activities.
See also
In Spanish: Eric Trump para niños
