Early Life and Education of Donald Trump Jr.: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Donald Trump Jr., highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Donald John Trump Jr. is an American businessman, political activist, and the eldest child of former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ivana Trump. He has been actively involved in the Trump Organization and has played a prominent role in his father's political campaigns. He is often referred to as Don Jr. and has been a vocal supporter of his father's policies and political agenda. Beyond his business ventures, he has also become a notable figure in conservative media and political circles.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

December 31, 1977: Donald Trump Jr. Born

On December 31, 1977, Donald John Trump Jr., nicknamed Don Jr., was born. He is the eldest child of Donald Trump and Ivana Trump.

2000: Moved to Aspen, Colorado

After graduating from Penn in 2000, Donald Trump Jr. moved to Aspen, Colorado, where he hunted, fished, skied, lived in a truck, and worked as a bartender for a year before returning to join the Trump Organization.

2000: Graduated from Wharton School

In 2000, Donald Trump Jr. graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School with a B.S. in Economics.

2003: Began Dating Vanessa Haydon

In 2003, Donald Trump Jr. began dating model Vanessa Kay Haydon, at his father's suggestion, marking the beginning of their relationship.

November 12, 2005: Married Vanessa Haydon

On November 12, 2005, Donald Trump Jr. married Vanessa Kay Haydon at his father's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. The service was officiated by Trump Jr.'s aunt, Judge Maryanne Trump Barry.

May 2007: Daughter Kai Madison Born

In May 2007, Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Haydon welcomed their first child, a daughter named Kai Madison.

February 2009: Son Donald John III Born

In February 2009, Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Haydon welcomed their second child, a son named Donald John Trump III.

2010: Took Hunting Trophy Pictures

In 2010, Donald Trump Jr. took pictures of his hunting trophies, which were published in 2012, including photos with a dead leopard and an elephant tail, leading to controversy.

October 2011: Son Tristan Milos Born

In October 2011, Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Haydon welcomed their third child, a son named Tristan Milos.

October 2012: Son Spencer Frederick Born

In October 2012, Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Haydon welcomed their fourth child, a son named Spencer Frederick.

2012: Hunting Trophy Photos Published, Controversy Erupted

In 2012, controversy erupted after pictures of Donald Trump Jr.'s hunting trophies from 2010 were published. This led to criticism from anti-hunting activists, and at least one sponsor dropped his father's television show, "The Celebrity Apprentice".

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June 2014: Daughter Chloe Sophia Born

In June 2014, Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Haydon welcomed their fifth child, a daughter named Chloe Sophia.

2015: Hunting Trophy Photos Reposted

In 2015, Mia Farrow reposted the hunting trophy photos Donald Trump Jr. had taken in 2010, further fueling the controversy.

September 2017: Requested Removal of Secret Service Detail

In September 2017, Donald Trump Jr. asked to have his Secret Service detail removed, citing a desire for more privacy, but his protection was restored later that month.

2017: Trump's Description of Trump Jr.

In 2017, Donald Trump described Donald Trump Jr. as "not the sharpest knife in the drawer".

2017: Hunted Prairie Dogs in Montana

On Earth Day in 2017, Donald Trump Jr. legally hunted prairie dogs in Montana with GOP Congressional candidate Greg Gianforte.

March 15, 2018: Separation Announced, Divorce Filed

On March 15, 2018, the separation of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Haydon was announced, and Haydon filed for an uncontested divorce in Manhattan Supreme Court. Later it was revealed that the divorce was contested.

2018: Started Dating Kimberly Guilfoyle

In 2018, Donald Trump Jr. began dating Kimberly Guilfoyle, who had been friends with the Trump family for years.

February 22, 2019: Divorce Settlement Announced

On February 22, 2019, Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Haydon announced that they had settled their divorce at the end of 2018.

December 11, 2019: Mongolia Granted Retroactive Hunting Permit

On December 11, 2019, ProPublica revealed that the government of Mongolia retroactively granted Donald Trump Jr. a hunting permit for the endangered Argali mountain sheep. The sheep hunt and a meeting with the Mongolian president cost U.S. taxpayers $76,859.36 for Secret Service protection.