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Five Kids, Eight Grandkids, a Wife and Two Exes: The Trump Family Tree

Thomas Smith
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It may sound like a political version of The Brady Bunch, but it’s the real-life family of President Donald J. Trump. Here’s a closer look at the extended Trump family:


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Melania Trump

Wife of President Trump (since 2005)
A former model from Slovenia, Melania is mother to their son, Barron. She’s largely stayed off the campaign trail, prioritizing stability for her son at home.
Notable Quote:
“On July 28, 2006, I was very proud to become a citizen of the United States — the greatest privilege on planet Earth.”


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Donald Trump Jr.

Eldest Son (with Ivana Trump)
Don Jr., 38, is executive VP of the Trump Organization. He married Vanessa Trump in 2005, and they share five kids: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe. A regular on the campaign trail.
Notable Quote:
“We’re the only children of billionaires as comfortable in D-10 Caterpillars as we are in our own cars.”


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Ivanka Trump

Daughter (with Ivana Trump)
Ivanka, 35, plays a senior role in the Trump Organization and runs her fashion label. She’s married to Jared Kushner and has three kids: Arabella, Joseph, and Theodore. She’s been a central figure on the campaign trail.
Notable Quote:
“He taught us there is nothing we cannot accomplish if we marry vision and passion with an enduring work ethic.”


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Eric Trump

Son (with Ivana Trump)
Eric, 32, also serves as an executive VP at the Trump Organization and founded the Eric Trump Foundation to support St. Jude’s. He married Lara Trump in 2014.
Notable Quote:
“Vote for the candidate who can’t be bought… who does not need this job.”


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Tiffany Trump

Daughter (with Marla Maples)
Tiffany, 22, recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. She’s occasionally joined the campaign but focused on academics.
Notable Quote:
“My dad is a natural-born encourager… so friendly, so considerate, so funny, and so real.”


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Barron Trump

Youngest Son (with Melania Trump)
The youngest of President Trump’s children, Barron has largely remained out of the spotlight, focusing on school. He made appearances at major campaign events but keeps a low public profile.


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Ivana Trump

Ex-Wife (1977–1992)
The Czech-born former model and professional skier was Trump’s first wife and worked with him at the Trump Organization. She’s remained a vocal supporter of her ex-husband.
Ivanka on Ivana:
“She is a huge advocate of his, incredibly impressed and proud of what he’s accomplished.”


Source: Marla Maples/Instagram

Marla Maples

Ex-Wife (1993–1999)
An actress and dancer, Marla married Trump after his divorce from Ivana. They had one daughter, Tiffany. She raised Tiffany in California and later appeared on Dancing with the Stars.


From the boardroom to the campaign trail, the Trump family has played a significant role in shaping the legacy of the 45th and current President of the United States.

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