Donald Trump and Melania TrumpFile Photo: Reuters
During President Donald Trump’s first term, his family members were rarely involved in the official work of the White House. This may be seen this time too, that is, in Trump’s second term. However, some of the Trump family may play a role in his political activities as informal advisors, as in the previous term.
Trump will be sworn in as president between 11 am and 12 noon (midnight Bangladesh time) today, Monday. Through this, he is going to enter the White House for the second time. There has been public interest in what role Trump’s wife Melania, Trump’s five children and other relatives will play in the new administration.
Let’s take a look at it—
Melania Trump
Trump met Melania in 1998, at a party. Then they fell in love. Finally, they got married in 2005. Melania served as the First Lady of the United States during Trump’s first term in the White House. Her role will be the same in her second term.
This time, Melania plans to make the White House her main residence. But this was not seen during Trump’s first term. In the beginning, she did not live in the White House with her husband for a few months.
Melania’s reason for doing this was her 10-year-old son, Barron Trump. At that time, Barron was studying in a school in New York. Considering that it would harm his son’s education, she stayed in New York. Later, Melania came to the White House with her husband.
Donald Trump, Melania Trump and the couple’s son Barron Trump are on their way to Washington on a US Air Force plane. January 18, 2025 Photo: AFP
After settling into the White House, Melania began to take on the role of First Lady in full swing. From hosting state dinners to campaigning against online bullying, she played a role in various activities.
Melania used to attend various events with her husband. However, she always tried to maintain her independence. While visiting a shelter for migrant children, Melania caused a lot of controversy by wearing a jacket that read “I really don’t care what you do.
Donald Trump Jr.
Donald Trump Jr. is the eldest son of President Trump. He is also known as ‘Don Jr.’. He is one of the architects of his father’s ‘Make America Great Again’ campaign.
Trump Jr. hosts a podcast titled ‘Triggered’. This podcast is widely seen as an influence among the president’s father’s most enthusiastic supporters. It is said that Trump Jr. had an influence on the nomination of J.D. Vance as vice president.
Trump Jr., 47, serves as the executive vice president of the Trump Organization. It is known that he wants to stay in this position. Therefore, he will not officially take any responsibility in the White House.
Trump Jr. was engaged to former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle. However, they broke off the engagement. Trump nominated Kimberly as the US ambassador to Greece in his administration.
Ivanka Trump (second from right) and her husband Jared Kushner (right) stand next to Donald Trump on stage at the event in West Palm Beach, Florida. November 6, 2024Photo: AFP
Ivanka Trump
Ivanka Trump is the eldest daughter of President Donald Trump. Ivanka served as her father’s senior advisor during his first term. However, after Trump left the White House, Ivanka stayed away from politics. Ivanka may stay away from Trump’s second term.
In this regard, Ivanka said, “The main reason for not returning to my previous job is that I know the cost. I am not willing to let my children pay this price.”
Ivanka is 43 years old. She is the mother of three children. Before Trump’s inauguration, Ivanka spoke openly about her future plans in a podcast titled ‘Him and Her Show’.
Earlier, when Donald Trump started his 2024 presidential election campaign, Ivanka made her position clear about staying away from politics and public involvement.
Eric Trump
Eric Trump is Donald Trump’s second son. He is 41 years old. He is involved in the real estate business. During his father’s first term, Eric, like his older brother, served as the executive vice president of the Trump Organization.
Like ‘Don Jr.’, Eric also served as an informal political advisor to the newly elected president. He has always been by his father’s side. He has played a strong role in Trump’s campaign through the media.
Now Eric hopes to continue both responsibilities equally.
Eric’s wife Laura is trying to build a colorful career in the music world. She could not make a mark in politics. Laura resigned from the position of co-chair of the Republican National Committee last year. Then she stepped down after considering replacing Florida Senator Marco Rubio.
Tiffany Trump
Donald Trump’s daughter Tiffany Trump is 31 years old. Tiffany was out of the limelight during her father’s first term in the White House. Tiffany was only seen at her father’s side at various events.
Tiffany graduated from Georgetown University with a law degree. She has been seen on her father’s campaign stage several times. However, Tiffany was not seen speaking at the Republican National Convention last year. This is the first time in Donald Trump’s three election campaigns that his daughter Tiffany has not spoken at a party convention.
Tiffany is the only child of Trump and his ex-wife Marla Maples. She now plans to stay away from politics. There are various reports that Tiffany is pregnant.
Donald Trump’s family members in the same frame with Elon Musk File photo: Taken from X
Barron Trump
Donald Trump and Melania have an only child, son Barron Trump. Melania tried to keep her son away from the glare of the media during her first term in the White House. Barron is now 18 years old. He has started walking his own political path.
Trump’s youngest son has emerged as a surprisingly important figure in this year’s election campaign. Barron has also played a role as an informal advisor to his father to attract the Gen-G generation.
The six-foot-seven-inch-tall Barron is now studying at New York University.
Trump’s relatives
Gerard Kushner is Donald Trump’s son-in-law and Ivanka Trump’s husband. Like his wife Ivanka, he also served as Donald Trump’s senior advisor during his first term. Kushner played a particularly strong role in maintaining good relations with Middle Eastern leaders and concluding the Abraham Accords.
However, Gerard Kushner may not be seen in the administration during his father-in-law’s second term. However, CNN reported that Kushner may be given the role of informal advisor to President Trump on Middle East affairs in the new administration.
Donald Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, father-in-law of daughter Ivanka and father of Gerard Kushner, as US ambassador to France during the new administration. He has nominated Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos, father-in-law of another daughter Tiffany, as senior advisor on Arab and Middle East affairs.
