Eric Trump is an American businessman and activist. He is the son of former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ivana Trump. He was also a featured personality on the reality TV show, "The Apprentice".
January 6, 1984: Birth of Eric Frederick Trump
Eric Frederick Trump was born on January 6, 1984. He is the son of Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana Trump.
1990: Divorce of Parents and Death of Grandfather
In 1990, when Eric Trump was six years old, his parents, Donald and Ivana Trump, divorced. That same year, Eric's maternal grandfather, Miloš Zelníček, passed away.
2002: Graduation from The Hill School
Eric Trump graduated from The Hill School in 2002.
2006: Beginning of Fundraising Efforts
The Eric Trump Foundation's fundraising endeavors, which included events like golf tournaments, commenced in 2006.
2007: Establishment of the Eric Trump Foundation
Eric Trump founded the Eric Trump Foundation in 2007 to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
2008: Observations on Russian Investment
In 2008, Eric Trump highlighted the significant presence of Russian investors in high-end assets within the United States.
2010: Appearance on The Apprentice
Eric Trump started appearing as a boardroom judge on his father's reality TV show, The Apprentice, in 2010.
2010: Trump Criticized for African Hunting Trip
In 2010, Eric Trump and his brother, Donald Trump Jr., faced backlash and criticism from animal rights organizations like PETA for their participation in a big game hunting trip in Zimbabwe, Africa. Photos of the brothers posing with hunted animals, including elephants and leopards, sparked public outrage.
November 30, 2012: Commitment to Raising $20 Million for St. Jude
On November 30, 2012, the Eric Trump Foundation pledged to raise $20 million over a decade for the naming rights of the Eric Trump Foundation Surgery & ICU Center at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
July 4, 2013: Trump's Engagement
On July 4, 2013, Eric Trump proposed to his girlfriend, Lara Lea Yunaska.
September 9, 2013: 7th Annual Eric Trump Foundation Golf Invitational
The 7th Annual Eric Trump Foundation Golf Invitational took place on September 9, 2013, raising $1.5 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
2013: Wine Enthusiast Magazine's "Rising Star of the Year" Award
Eric Trump received the "Rising Star of the Year" Award from Wine Enthusiast Magazine in 2013.
November 8, 2014: Trump's Marriage
Eric Trump married Lara Lea Yunaska on November 8, 2014, at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida.
February 19, 2015: Opening of the Eric Trump Foundation Surgery & ICU Center
The Eric Trump Foundation Surgery & ICU Center, part of the Kay Research and Care Center at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, officially opened on February 19, 2015.
June 16, 2015: Launch of Donald Trump's Presidential Campaign
Donald Trump formally launched his presidential campaign on June 16, 2015.
2015: Opening of Intensive-Care Unit at St. Jude
An intensive-care unit, funded by the Eric Trump Foundation, was inaugurated at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 2015.
2015: End of Appearances on The Apprentice
Eric Trump's appearances on the reality TV show The Apprentice ended in 2015.
2015: Contributions and Donations
The Eric Trump Foundation, operating as the Curetivity Foundation, reported contributions of $1.8 million in 2015.
July 2016: Claims of Donald Trump's Donations
In July 2016, Eric Trump asserted that his father, Donald Trump, had made substantial personal donations to the Eric Trump Foundation, but he failed to provide evidence to support these claims when questioned.
August 2, 2016: Defense of Donald Trump's Comments on Sexual Harassment
On August 2, 2016, Eric Trump defended his father's controversial remarks regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, sparking further debate.
December 21, 2016: Cessation of Active Fundraising
Eric Trump declared on December 21, 2016, his decision to halt active fundraising for the Eric Trump Foundation, effective December 31, to avoid potential conflicts of interest following his father's presidential victory.
December 30, 2016: Recognition for Raising $16.3 Million
On December 30, 2016, the Eric Trump Foundation was acknowledged for raising $16.3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since its inception.
2016: Increase in Contributions and Donations
The Eric Trump Foundation, operating as the Curetivity Foundation, reported a surge in contributions from $1.8 million in 2015 to $3.2 million in 2016. The foundation allocated $2,910,000 to St. Jude and supported other charities while incurring $145,000 in expenses related to Trump family-owned properties.
2016: Confirmation of $16.3 Million Raised for St. Jude
In 2016, it was reaffirmed that the Eric Trump Foundation had raised and contributed $16.3 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since its establishment.
2016: Role in Donald Trump's Presidential Campaign
Eric Trump played a significant role in his father's 2016 presidential campaign, serving as an advisor, fundraiser, and surrogate.
June 2017: Allegations of Shifting Funds
A June 2017 Forbes report alleged that the Eric Trump Foundation redirected funds meant for cancer patients toward Trump family businesses, sparking controversy and investigations.
June 2017: Inquiry into the Eric Trump Foundation
Prompted by a Forbes investigation, the New York State Attorney General's Office initiated an inquiry into the Eric Trump Foundation in June 2017 to examine potential financial irregularities.
September 2017: Birth of Eric "Luke" Trump
Eric Trump's son, Eric "Luke" Trump, was born in September 2017.
2017: Comments on Russian Funding
In 2017, Eric Trump faced scrutiny for comments suggesting reliance on Russian funding for business ventures.
2017: Donald Trump's Presidency Begins
In 2017, Eric Trump's father, Donald Trump, became the 45th president of the United States.
December 2018: Ongoing Investigation
The investigation into the Eric Trump Foundation by the New York State Attorney General's Office was reported to be ongoing as of December 2018.
August 2019: Birth of Carolina Dorothy Trump
Eric Trump's daughter, Carolina Dorothy Trump, was born in August 2019.
October 2019: Criticism of the Biden Family
In October 2019, Eric Trump publicly questioned the financial dealings of the Biden family, drawing criticism for potential hypocrisy.
May 2020: Comments on COVID-19 and Election
In May 2020, Eric Trump made contentious claims on Fox News, suggesting that stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic were politically motivated and that the virus would disappear after the election.
September 2020: Trump Spreads False Video About Biden
In September 2020, Eric Trump shared a misleading video that falsely claimed to show Joe Biden using a teleprompter during a campaign event.
2020: Trump Casts Doubt on Pennsylvania Ballot Counting
During the vote counting process of the 2020 election, Eric Trump publicly questioned the integrity of the vote counting in Pennsylvania, making claims without providing evidence.
2020: Trump Contests 2020 Election Results
Following his father's loss in the 2020 presidential election, Eric Trump was actively involved in efforts to challenge the election outcome. He made unsubstantiated allegations of widespread voter fraud and pressured Republican officials to overturn the results.
2021: End of Donald Trump's Presidency
Donald Trump's term as the 45th president of the United States ended in 2021.
March 2022: Trump Switches Residency to Florida
In March 2022, Eric Trump, along with other family members, officially changed his primary residence from New York to Florida.
February 16, 2024: Barred from Serving as Officer or Director in New York
On February 16, 2024, a ruling prohibited Eric Trump from holding officer or director positions in New York corporations, including the Trump Organization, for a period of two years.