Donald Trump may have found his feet in real estate, but after conquering the housing market, reality television, and now politics, after he became President of the United States for a second time in January 2025, he and his family have one of the most famous surnames in the world. Donald has gone on to have a dynastic family through his five children from three different marriages, and as of May 2025, he is a grandfather to 11 kids. His family has often been his biggest supporters, whether they've followed him into the family businesses or played key roles in his political pursuits.
Many of them often attend his rallies and defend him in the press, and many members of his family have taken staunch stances against him, particularly in terms of his politics, with his niece and nephew, Fred III and Mary, both writing books denouncing him. His granddaughter Kai has also been showing support for her grandfather on social media.
Donald was married to the late model Ivana Trump from 1977 to 1992, and they had three children together. He then wed Marla Maples in 1993 and had one baby with her, divorcing in 1999. In 2005, the former Apprentice boss said 'I do' to Melania Trump, and the couple also welcomed one child. Keep reading to learn about Donald Trump's family tree.
Donald Trump's parents
Fred Trump
© Ron Galella, Ltd.Donald Trump's father, Fred, was born on October 11, 1905, in the Bronx to German immigrant parents and went on to find major success in the real estate business started by his parents. Fred built one of New York's first modern supermarkets, Trump Market, and in the post-war period, his property portfolio boomed across the city. He built an empire out of property development.
Famously, during his 2016 campaign for the presidency, Donald claimed his father gave him "a small loan of a million dollars," which he used to build "a company worth more than $10 billion." This was examined and scrutinized by the New York Times, which revealed Fred had created 295 income streams for his son, meaning he was a millionaire by the age of eight. He received approximately $413 million from Fred's empire over his lifetime, including $60.7 million in loans, which were largely not reimbursed.
Mary Anne MacLeod Trump
© Getty ImagesMary Anne MacLeod Trump, born May 10, 1912, was one of 10 children born in Scotland, speaking Gaelic as her first language. She emigrated to the United States in 1930 and met Fred, already a property developer and builder, in the mid-1930s at a party. She would go on to have five children, and after giving birth to her final baby, she reportedly had an emergency hysterectomy, which she barely survived. She became a United States citizen in 1942.
While much is known about her husband, less is known about what Mary was like as a parent, although over the past several decades, Donald has described her in interviews as "fantastic," "tremendous," "very warm," and "a homemaker." Portrayed in this domestic light, Donald also mentioned in a 2005 episode of Martha Stewart's television show that Mary "used to do a great job" at meatloaf. Donald's mother passed away on August 7, 2000, aged 88, a year after her husband. She was buried alongside her husband and son (Fred Jr.) at Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens.
Donald Trump's siblings
Maryanne
© AFPThe eldest child of Fred and Mary, Maryanne became an American attorney and United States federal judge, working from 1983 to 2019 when she came under fire for alleged tax evasion. She had one son from her first marriage, David William Desmond, who became a psychologist. She died in 2023.
Fred Jr.
© Ron GalellaMary and Fred gave birth to Fred Jr., not long after Maryanne, who veered from the Trump family vocation and opted to be a pilot instead. It brought him out of favor with his father, and he died aged 42 of a heart attack reportedly induced by alcoholism. Fred was survived by his son, Fred III, and daughter Mary, both of whom have written books critical of their uncle.
Elizabeth
© Davidoff Studios PhotographyLittle is known about Donald's only living sibling, except that she married film producer James Grau in 1989 and worked as an administrative assistant at Chase Manhattan Bank before retiring to Florida.
Robert
© Getty ImagesThe younger brother of Donald, born in 1948, Robert was a businessman and investor who spent his final year working for Trump Management before he died in 2020. Donald said of his brother's death: "He was not just my brother, he was my best friend. He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever."
© Getty Images1. Pet hates
He is one of only three US presidents never to have had any presidential pets. When he assumed office in 2016, he was the first in 100 years not to have pets in the White House, with only James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson abstaining before then.
2. Man of convictions
He is the first ever convicted felon to become president of the United States after being sentenced on 34 different charges pertaining to his hush money case in New York City in 2024.
3. Till divorce do us part
He has been married three times: to Ivana Trump from 1977 to 1990, Marla Maples from 1993 to 1999, and current wife Melania Trump in 2005.
4. Lights, cameos, action
He has made a slew of cameos on popular TV shows and movies, such as Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Sex and the City, Two Weeks Notice, Zoolander, and The Nanny, among others.
5. Alcohol free
He claims never to have drunk alcohol in his life, inspired by older brother Fred “Freddy” Trump Jr who was an alcoholic and died in 1981 aged 42 from a heart attack linked to years of alcohol abuse.
Donald Trump's kids
Donald Trump Jr.
© Shannon FinneyDonald Trump's eldest son, Don Jr., was born on December 31, 1977. He was 12 years old when his parents divorced due to his father's extramarital affair, which reportedly led to him being estranged from Don Sr. for a year, according to an account from Ivana Trump. In 2000, he received a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. The businessman, political activist, and TV presenter got engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle in 2020, but they have reportedly split, although neither has commented on their relationship status. He was previously married to Vanessa Haydon between 2005 and 2018, and the couple shares five children: Kai, 18, Donald III, 16, Tristan, 13, Spencer, 12, and Chloe, 11.
Ivanka Trump
© Michael M. SantiagoDonald's daughter Ivanka, born October 30, 1981, is a businesswoman and mom who married Jared Kushner in 2009. The pair share three children: Arabella, 14, Joseph, 11, and Theodore, nine. Ivanka was a senior advisor to her father during his past presidency and, prior to this, ran her own successful fashion business. Of late, she has been concentrating on raising her family.
Eric Trump
© Spencer PlattEric, born January 6, 1984, is a businessman, activist, and former reality TV host. He is the executive vice president of his father's business, which he runs with his elder brother. He is married to TV producer Lara Yunaska, and they share two children, Eric Jr., eight, and Carolina, six.
Tiffany Trump
© Chip SomodevillaTiffany was born in Florida on October 13, 1993, and grew up in California with her mother, Marla Maples. Born two months before her parents married, she was named after the jewelry store Tiffany & Co., which stood next to Trump Tower on New York's Fifth Avenue. She attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in sociology, and in 2020, she was awarded a J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. Tiffany has been married to wealthy businessman Michael Boulos since 2022, and in May 2025, they welcomed their first child, son Alexander Trump Boulos.
Barron Trump
© InstagramDonald married model Melania in 2005, and the couple welcomed Barron, now 19, on March 20, 2006. Barron is their only child together and is reportedly fluent in Slovene as well as English. Barron lived with his parents in the White House during his father's first presidency, and has also resided with his mother in Florida's Palm Beach. He graduated from Oxbridge Academy, a $38,000 a year private coeducational college-preparatory middle and high school. He previously studied at St Andrew's in Maryland, which costs $50,000 a year. Barron is now attending the New York University Stern School of Business.
