Career Timeline of Eric Trump: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Eric Trump, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Eric Trump is an American businessman, activist, and former reality television presenter. As the third child and second son of Donald Trump and Ivana Trump, he has been deeply involved in the Trump Organization, holding various executive positions. He manages Trump's golf courses and resorts. He is also involved in philanthropy through the Eric Trump Foundation, though it has faced scrutiny. Beyond his business ventures, Eric has been a visible supporter of his father's political career, often appearing at rallies and on television to advocate for his policies. He is married to Lara Trump, and they have two children.
2006: Start of Fundraising
Since 2006, Eric Trump Foundation and related efforts raised $6 million for St. Jude.
2007: Eric Trump Foundation Established
In 2007, Eric Trump established the Eric Trump Foundation, a public charity to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
2008: Comments on Russian Investment
In 2008, Eric Trump mentioned that Russians made up a disproportionate amount of high-end product influx into the US, and they saw a lot of money pouring in from Russia.
2010: The Apprentice Boardroom Judge
In 2010, Eric Trump began appearing as a boardroom judge on his father's reality television series 'The Apprentice'.
November 30, 2012: Foundation Commitment to St. Jude
On November 30, 2012, the Eric Trump Foundation committed to raising $20 million over ten years for the naming rights to the new Eric Trump Foundation Surgery & ICU Center at St. Jude.
September 9, 2013: 7th Annual Eric Trump Foundation Golf Invitational
On September 9, 2013, the 7th Annual Eric Trump Foundation Golf Invitational raised $1.5 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
February 19, 2015: Opening of Eric Trump Foundation Surgery & ICU Center
On February 19, 2015, the Eric Trump Foundation Surgery & ICU Center opened at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
June 16, 2015: Donald Trump Presidential Campaign Launch
On June 16, 2015, Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign was formally launched at Trump Tower in New York City.
2015: Final Apprentice Appearance
In 2015, Eric Trump made his final appearance on his father's reality television series 'The Apprentice'.
2015: Opening of St. Jude Intensive-Care Unit
In 2015, an intensive-care unit opened at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, funded by the Eric Trump Foundation.
2015: Foundation Contributions
In 2015, the Eric Trump Foundation saw contributions of $1.8 million.
December 21, 2016: Fundraising Halt Announcement
On December 21, 2016, Eric Trump announced that he would stop active fundraising for the Eric Trump Foundation as of December 31 to avoid the appearance that donors were using him to gain access to his father after the presidential election.
December 30, 2016: Total Funds Raised for St. Jude
On December 30, 2016, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital reported that the Eric Trump Foundation and related efforts had raised $16.3 million for the hospital since the charity's inception ten years earlier.
2016: Campaign Advisor and Surrogate
In 2016, Eric Trump was a key advisor, fundraiser, and campaign surrogate during his father's presidential campaign. He and his wife made campaign appearances in numerous states.
2016: Fundraising Amount for St. Jude
In 2016, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital stated that the Eric Trump Foundation had raised and donated $16.3 million to the hospital since its foundation.
2016: Increase in Foundation Contributions
In 2016, the Eric Trump Foundation, also known as the Curetivity Foundation, saw an increase in contributions, from $1.8 million in 2015 to $3.2 million. The foundation gave $2,910,000 in donations to St. Jude and paid $145,000 to Trump family-owned properties.
June 2017: Forbes Report on Foundation Funds
In June 2017, Forbes reported that the Eric Trump Foundation shifted money intended for cancer patients to the Trumps' businesses, with over $1.2 million going to the Trump Organization for the use of Trump's Westchester golf course.
2017: Comments on Russian Funding
In 2017, Eric Trump reportedly stated that the Trump Organization did not rely on American banks, claiming they had funding from Russia and that Russian investors loved golf and were invested in their programs.
February 16, 2024: Barred from Serving as Officer/Director
On February 16, 2024, a ruling barred Eric Trump from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation or other legal entity in New York, including the Trump Organization, for two years.
May 28, 2024: Email Shown in Donald Trump's Trial
On May 28, 2024, during closing arguments in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, an email was shown revealing that Jeffrey McConnery sought approval from Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. for reimbursement payments to Michael Cohen. Eric Trump also signed some reimbursement checks to Cohen.
