Donald Trump’s family tree reveals a complex American dynasty.
With roots stretching back to Germany and Scotland, here’s everything you need to know about the 45th and 47th president’s lineage and progeny.
Getty Images – GettyMembers of the Trump family pictured after Donald Trump first announced his candidacy for the US presidency at Trump Tower in June 2015[/caption]
The Trump family’s journey from immigrants to business moguls and political figures spans several generations.
They have played a part in shaping the landscape of American real estate, entertainment and politics.
Origins
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The Trump family’s American story begins with Friedrich Trump, Donald’s grandfather, who immigrated to the United States from Kallstadt, Germany in the late 19th century.
Friedrich established himself as an entrepreneur, operating restaurants and hotels in the Pacific Northwest and Yukon.
He married Elizabeth Christ, also from Kallstadt, and they became the parents of Fred Trump, Donald’s father.
Fred and Mary Trump
AlamyDonald Trump pictured with his parents Fred and Mary in 1992[/caption]
Fred Trump, born in 1905 in New York City, built upon his father’s entrepreneurial spirit to create a substantial real estate empire in New York.
Fred Trump’s business acumen laid the foundation for the Trump Organization, which Donald would later expand.
The family’s wealth grew significantly during Fred’s lifetime, with reports suggesting he provided substantial financial support to Donald throughout his career.
In 1936, Fred married Mary Anne MacLeod, a Scottish immigrant from the Isle of Lewis, and they had five children together.
Donald Trump and his siblings
GettyFrom left to right: Elizabeth Trump Grau, her husband Jim Grau, Judge Maryanne Trump Barry, Donald Trump, Lisa Desmond, her son Robert, David Desmond, Donald Trump, Jr, wife Vanessa Kay Haydon Trump, Eric Trump and Lara Yunaska[/caption]
Donald Trump, born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, is the most famous member of the family.
His four siblings have had varied careers:
Maryanne Trump Barry (1937-2023) served as a US federal judge
Fred Trump Jr (1938-1981) worked as an airline pilot before his untimely death due to alcoholism
Elizabeth Trump Grau (b. 1942) had a career in banking before retiring
Robert Trump (1948-2020) worked in the family business and was known for his loyalty to his brother Donald
President Trump’s wifes and kids
Donald Trump has been married three times and has five children:
With Ivana Trump (m. 1977-1992):
Donald Trump Jr (b. 1977)
Ivanka Trump (b. 1981)
Eric Trump (b. 1984)
With Marla Maples (m. 1993-1999):
Tiffany Trump (b. 1993)
With Melania Trump (m. 2005-present):
Barron Trump (b. 2006)
The president’s three eldest children have been heavily involved in both the Trump Organization and his political campaigns.
Next generation: Trump’s grandchildren
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As of October 6, 2024, Donald Trump has ten grandchildren:
Donald Trump Jr’s children with Vanessa Trump:
Kai Madison Trump (b. 2007)
Donald Trump III (b. 2009)
Tristan Milos Trump (b. 2011)
Spencer Frederick Trump (b. 2012)
Chloe Sophia Trump (b. 2014)
Ivanka Trump’s children with Jared Kushner:
Arabella Rose Kushner (b. 2011)
Joseph Frederick Kushner (b. 2013)
Theodore James Kushner (b. 2016)
AFPDonald Trump and his grandchildren Arabella and Joseph Kushner in 2017[/caption]
Eric Trump’s children with Lara Trump:
Eric “Luke” Trump (b. 2017)
Carolina Dorothy Trump (b. 2019)
This new generation of Trumps is growing up in the public eye, with some already showing interest in the family’s business and political endeavors.
The Trump name remains one of the most recognizable in American culture.
Its influence extends beyond business and politics into popular culture, with several members having appeared on reality television shows and published books.
The Trump family tree represents a quintessential American story of immigration, entrepreneurship and the pursuit of power.
From humble beginnings in Germany and Scotland to the heights of American business and politics, the Trumps have left an indelible mark on the nation’s history
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