Donald Trump Jr. Born: Political Dynasty Continues
Donald Trump Jr. was born in December 1977 in New York, the first child of Donald and Ivana Trump. He was raised largely in New York and attended the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, following his father's educational path. After college he entered the family real estate business and eventually led international development for the Trump Organization. He became one of his father's most prominent public surrogates during the 2016 presidential campaign, appearing at rallies and generating controversy on social media with a frequency that made him a central figure in the political operation. His name ensures he will never be background.
December 31, 1977
49 years ago
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