Donald Trump will assume his second term on January 20 with an official ceremony at the Capitol in Washington. National and world leaders will be present at the event, where the presence of his family is also expected, including his five children. But what role will each of them play in this new period?
The new president has five children from three different marriages. The three eldest, Donald Jr, Ivanka, and Eric, were born to his first wife, former model and businesswoman Ivana Zelníčková, originally from Czechoslovakia. The couple married in 1977 but divorced in 1992. Rumors suggested that the reason for the divorce was his infidelity with actress Marla Maples.
Donald Trump and Maples got married in 1993, and two months before, their third daughter Tiffany was born. They separated in 1997 and divorced in 1999. During the separation period, he started dating Slovak model Melania Knauss, whom he married in January 2005, and with whom he had his fourth child Barron William Trump.
In addition to his five children, Trump has 10 grandchildren: five from his son Donald Jr.; three from his daughter Ivanka, and two from his son Eric.
Donald Trump's children and their role in the new government
During his first term (2017-2020), the daughter of Donald Trump who had a more predominant role was Ivanka, as she became his right-hand woman. It is expected that in this second term, his other offspring will also have governmental roles.
Next, we present each of Trump's children and the role expected to have in his presidential administration.
Donald Trump Junior
He is the eldest son of Donald Trump. He is 47 years old. He was born on December 31, 1977. There are sources that claim he will have a high profile in his father's new presidential administration. Currently, he runs The Trump Organization. Recently, he was in Greenland, the island that the new president has stated he wants for the United States. However, it is unknown if Donald Jr. discussed political matters regarding the acquisition of the island during this visit.
Ivanka Trump
Ivanka is the second daughter of Donald Trump and the first woman. She was born on October 30, 1981. She was a senior advisor during her father's first presidential term. She often faced the press and was his right hand. In 2022, she announced her retirement from politics to focus on the family business with her husband Jared Kushner, and her three children: Arabella, Joseph, and Theodore. She will not have an active role in her father's second term and will continue to live in Miami.
Some say that despite her retirement from politics, Ivanka will continue to be an advisor to her father behind the scenes. They do not rule out that he will consult her on important matters, as he has a lot of trust in her. Although she has chosen to stay away from politics, she has not stopped expressing her admiration for Donald Trump on social media. On her Instagram account, the businesswoman said, "I look forward to seeing my father take the oath of office again as the 47th President of the United States. I am proud of his unwavering strength and resilience, and I am excited to celebrate this historic milestone with him once again."
Eric Trump
Donald Trump's third son is 41 years old. Born on January 6, 1984, he is the youngest of his relationship with Ivana Zelníčková. He was seen participating with his father in the presidential campaign. ABC 7 reported that he was honorary president of the transition and is currently a close advisor to his father. However, he will continue to focus primarily on the family business, as he is in charge of the Trump Organization. He is married to Lara, with whom he has two children: Eric Luke and Carolina Dorothy.
Tiffany Trump
She is Donald Trump's fourth daughter and the second woman. She was born on October 13, 1993. During her father's first term, she kept a low profile, although in the 2024 presidential campaign, she was more involved, accompanying him on his tours and rally presentations. Currently, Tiffany is pregnant with her first child with her husband Michael Boulos, so it is believed that she will be focused on her baby for now.
It is worth noting that Tiffany's father-in-law and Trump's father-in-law is Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos, who helped Trump as an influence in the Arab community in Michigan. ABC 7 reports that the president appointed him as a senior advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.
Barron Trump
He is the youngest of Donald Trump's children, whom he had with his current wife Melania. He was born on March 20, 2006. During his father's first term, Barron kept a very low profile, as he was a minor. However, it is said that he was active in his father's presidential campaign in 2024. It is reported that during this time, he advised his dad on which podcasts to interview in order to become popular among younger voters, which helped him resonate as a candidate in this demographic.
It is said that Barron was offered a government position, but he rejected it to focus on his college studies, as he began studying business at New York University in October 2024.
His mother, Melania Trump, said in an interview with ‘Fox & Friends’ that he will have a bedroom in the White House. “I am very proud of him, of his knowledge, even about politics and giving advice to his father... He attracted so many young people. He knows his generation,” Melania said.