History of Fred Trump in Timeline
Frederick Christ Trump Sr. was a prominent American real-estate developer and businessman. He is most notably recognized as the father of Donald Trump, who served as the 45th president of the United States.
1901: Friedrich Trump's Return and Marriage
Fred Trump's father, Friedrich Trump, returned to Kallstadt, Germany in 1901 after amassing wealth during the Klondike Gold Rush and married Elizabeth Christ.
1904: Birth of Elizabeth Trump and Return to Kallstadt
Fred's older sister, Elizabeth, was born in New York City in 1904. The family then returned to Kallstadt, Germany.
July 1, 1905: Return to New York and Relocation
The Trump family returned to New York City on July 1, 1905, settling in the Bronx.
October 11, 1905: Birth of Fred Trump
Fred Trump was born on October 11, 1905 in the Bronx, New York.
1907: Birth of John G. Trump
Fred's younger brother, John G. Trump, was born in 1907.
September 1908: Move to Woodhaven, Queens
In September 1908, the Trump family moved to Woodhaven, Queens.
1918: Death of Friedrich Trump and Early Jobs
In 1918, Fred's father, Friedrich, died in the flu pandemic. At the age of 10, Fred began working various jobs to support his family.
January 1923: Full-Time Work and Carpentry
After graduating high school in January 1923, Trump started working full-time in construction and learned carpentry.
1923: Graduation from Richmond Hill High School
Fred Trump graduated from Richmond Hill High School in Queens in 1923, having worked various jobs throughout his high school years.
1924: First House Construction and "E. Trump & Son"
The name "E. Trump & Son" appeared in advertisements by 1924. Trump claimed to have built his first house this year, though public records dispute this.
1926: Building Homes in Hollis, Queens
By 1926, Trump claimed to have built 19 more homes in Hollis, Queens. He sold some before completion to finance others.
May 1927: Ku Klux Klan Parade Incident
In May 1927, Fred Trump, then 21 years old, was arrested for "refusing to disperse from a parade when ordered to do so" during a Ku Klux Klan parade. The charges were later dismissed.
1927: Arrest at KKK March
Fred Trump was arrested at a KKK march in 1927.
1927: Incorporation of Trump's Company
In 1927, Fred Trump incorporated his company and officially began building houses. He built 19 homes in Hollis, Queens.
1933: Trump Market and Early Supermarket Success
In 1933, Fred Trump opened Trump Market, one of New York City's first modern supermarkets, in Woodhaven, Queens. The successful self-service store was sold to King Kullen six months later.
1934: Use of FHA Loan Subsidies and Redlining
Fred Trump utilized loan subsidies from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) established by the National Housing Act of 1934. While this program facilitated homeownership, it also enabled discriminatory redlining practices.
1934: Acquisition of Mortgage-Servicing Subsidiary and Real Estate Success
In 1934, Trump and a partner acquired the mortgage-servicing subsidiary of the bankrupt J. Lehrenkrauss Corporation, giving him access to foreclosed properties which he bought cheaply and sold for profit. This venture launched him as a successful businessman in New York City.
1934: Exaggerated Career Claims
Investigative journalist Wayne Barrett suggests that in 1934, Trump exaggerated the length of his career while arguing in federal court for control of a dissolved company's mortgage servicer.
January 11, 1936: Marriage to Mary Anne MacLeod
On January 11, 1936, Fred Trump married Mary Anne MacLeod at the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. The wedding was officiated by George Arthur Buttrick, followed by a reception at the Carlyle Hotel in Manhattan. The couple had a single-night honeymoon in Atlantic City before settling in Jamaica, Queens.
1936: Expansion of Home Building Business
By 1936, Trump employed 400 workers to construct houses sold between $3,000 and $6,250, employing his father's tactic of pricing ending in "...9.99."
1937: Birth of First Child
In 1937, Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod welcomed their first child, Maryanne Trump Barry, marking the beginning of their family life in Jamaica, Queens.
1938: Birth of Second Child
In 1938, Fred Trump's second child, Fred Trump Jr., was born. He later became an airline pilot with Trans World Airlines.
1938: Innovative Marketing and Recognition
Trump employed innovative marketing techniques in the late 1930s, including a boat advertising his properties off Coney Island. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle called him "the Henry Ford of the home building industry" in 1938.
1940: Appearance in 1940s
Around 1940, Fred Trump sported a toothbrush-style mustache and had strongly defined facial features. He stood about 6 feet tall and wore his hair slicked back.
1941: Support for Jewish Causes
In 1941, Fred Trump began supporting Jewish and Israeli causes, including donating land for the Beach Haven Jewish Center in Brooklyn.
1941: Shift to Defense Housing
With the Office of Production Management's approval in 1941, Trump shifted to building defense housing in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, due to its proximity to the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
1942: Profiteering from World War II
As he had predicted, Trump profited from World War II. By 1942, he had built 2,000 homes in Brooklyn using FHA funds.
1944: Construction of Wartime Apartments
By 1944, Trump had constructed 1,360 wartime apartments, nearly 10% of the total built in Norfolk, Virginia, taking advantage of mortgage insurance for defense apartments added to the National Housing Act. He also constructed barracks and garden apartments for U.S. Navy personnel near shipyards on the East Coast.
1946: Life in Jamaica Estates
By 1946, Fred Trump had built a five-bedroom Tudor-style house in Jamaica Estates, Queens. The family lived there, and Trump also purchased a neighboring lot where he built a 23-room, 9-bathroom home.
1946: Birth of Donald Trump
In 1946, Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod had their fourth child, Donald Trump, who would go on to become a prominent business figure and the 45th President of the United States.
1947: Expansion into Middle-Income Housing
From 1947 to 1949, Fred Trump expanded his construction business into middle-income housing, focusing on providing housing for families of returning veterans.
1948: Birth of Fifth Child
In 1948, Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod welcomed their fifth child, Robert Trump, who later became a top executive in his father's property management company until his retirement.
1949: Completion of Shore Haven
In 1949, Fred Trump completed Shore Haven, a large housing development in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. The project included 32 six-story buildings and a shopping center.
1950: Move to New Home
Around 1950, the Trump family moved into a newly built 23-room, 9-bathroom home in Jamaica Estates, Queens. Fred and Mary remained there until their deaths.
1950: Appearance in 1950
By 1950, Fred Trump continued to maintain his distinctive appearance with a toothbrush-style mustache and strongly defined facial features.
1950: Woody Guthrie as Tenant
Folk singer Woody Guthrie resided in Fred Trump's Beach Haven Apartments in 1950, later criticizing Trump's rental practices and accusing him of inciting racial hatred in an unrecorded song.
1950: Construction of Beach Haven Apartments
Fred Trump completed the Beach Haven Apartments, a 23-building complex near Coney Island, in 1950. This project, along with Shore Haven, provided over 2,700 apartments.
1950: Best-Dressed List
In 1950, Fred Trump hired public-relations man Howard J. Rubenstein to get him on a list of the best-dressed men in the U.S., which also featured prominent figures like Dwight Eisenhower and Phil Rizzuto.
1951: Settling in Jamaica Estates
By 1951, the Trump family had settled into their new home in Jamaica Estates, Queens, marking a significant period in their life.
1951: Woody Guthrie's Criticism
Woody Guthrie continued to reside in Beach Haven Apartments owned by Fred Trump during this year and criticized his practices.
1952: Admiration for Norman Vincent Peale
In 1952, Fred Trump became an admirer of Protestant minister Norman Vincent Peale, author of The Power of Positive Thinking. He and his family attended Peale's sermons at Manhattan's Marble Collegiate Church.
1952: Israel Benefit Concert
In 1952, Fred Trump served as the treasurer for an Israel benefit concert featuring American easy-listening performers, showcasing his support for Israeli causes.
1953: Commentary on Elizabeth II's Coronation
In 1953, while watching the coronation of Elizabeth II on television, Fred Trump expressed his disinterest by telling his wife Mary, 'For Christ's sake, Mary. Enough is enough, turn it off. They're all a bunch of con artists.'
1954: Investigation for Profiteering from Government Contracts
In 1954, Fred Trump faced scrutiny and investigation by a U.S. Senate banking committee for alleged profiteering from government contracts, particularly related to his use of FHA funding for housing projects.
1954: U.S. Senate Investigation
In 1954, a U.S. Senate committee investigated Fred Trump for profiteering.
1956: Alleged Relative in Arizona Politics
In 1956, a Republican politician named Fred J. Trump emerged as a candidate in the Arizona gubernatorial election, prompting unsubstantiated claims of a familial connection to Fred Trump.
1957: Support for Billy Graham
Around 1957, Fred Trump supported Southern Baptist evangelist Billy Graham and took his family to see him speak at Yankee Stadium.
1960: Alleged Relative and Richard Nixon
The politician Fred J. Trump, who ran for Arizona governor in 1956, became a correspondent for Richard Nixon during his 1960 presidential race against John F. Kennedy, and was indirectly claimed to be related to Fred Trump.
1961: Political Donation and Trump Village Project
Fred Trump made a significant political donation in 1961 to the re-election campaign of New York City mayor Robert F. Wagner Jr., which helped him secure support for the construction of Trump Village, a large apartment complex in Coney Island.
1961: Political Contributions
In 1961, Fred Trump contributed $2,500 to Mayor Wagner's campaign, which enabled the construction of Trump Village. This was part of his broader ties with the Democratic Party.
1963: Construction of Trump Village
Fred Trump began construction on Trump Village, one of his largest and last major projects, in 1963. The project, costing $70 million, was his only one to bear his name.
July 1, 1965: Purchase of Steeplechase Park
On July 1, 1965, Fred Trump purchased Coney Island's recently closed Steeplechase Park with plans to redevelop the property.
January 27, 1966: Investigation for Windfall Profiteering
On January 27, 1966, Fred Trump faced another investigation, this time by New York State investigators, for alleged windfall profiteering related to the construction of Trump Village. Despite findings of financial maneuvering for profit, no indictments were made.
September 1966: Demolition of Steeplechase Park Pavilion of Fun
In September 1966, Fred Trump demolished the Pavilion of Fun at Steeplechase Park, a symbolic event marking his plans for redevelopment. However, his plans were met with resistance from the city, leading to legal battles over the property.
1966: New York State Investigation
Fred Trump faced another investigation in 1966, this time by New York State, again for profiteering.
1968: Donald Trump Joins the Family Business
Donald Trump joined his father's real estate business in 1968, marking the beginning of his career in real estate. He initially worked on projects in Brooklyn before rising to become president of the company.
1968: Passage of the Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was a landmark piece of legislation that prohibited discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This law was central to the lawsuit against the Trump Organization.
1971: Donald Trump Becomes Company President
Donald Trump was promoted to president of the Trump Organization in 1971, while Fred Trump transitioned to the role of chairman.
1971: Donald Trump Takes Over
In 1971, Donald Trump became the president of his father's real estate business, marking a significant transition in the company's leadership.
July 1972: Discrimination Complaints and Investigation
The New York City Commission on Human Rights and the Urban League received complaints from minority applicants who were allegedly denied rentals in Trump-owned buildings. Investigations revealed a pattern of racial discrimination in rental practices.
1972: Support for Medical Charities
In 1972, Fred Trump supported medical charities, including the Long Island Jewish Hospital and Manhattan's Hospital for Special Surgery, where he was a patient of orthopedist Philip D. Wilson Jr.
October 1973: Department of Justice Files Lawsuit
In October 1973, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Trump Organization, alleging racial discrimination in violation of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
1973: The Trump Organization
Around 1973, Donald Trump began referring to the family business as the Trump Organization, solidifying his influence on the company's identity.
1973: False Ancestry Claims
In 1973, Fred Trump falsely claimed that he was of Swedish descent and that he was born in New Jersey. These deceptions were continued into the 1980s by his son Donald Trump.
1974: Trump Acquires Stake in Starrett City
Fred Trump acquired a significant ownership stake in Starrett City, a large, federally subsidized housing complex in Brooklyn, which opened in 1974 with a stated goal of promoting desegregation in housing.
June 10, 1975: Consent Decree in Discrimination Case
On June 10, 1975, a consent decree was reached between the Department of Justice and the Trump Organization, settling the lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in rental practices. While the Trumps did not admit to wrongdoing, the agreement required them to implement changes to their rental policies and practices.
1975: Tenant Rent Strike
In 1975, tenants of two of Trump's Norfolk tower complexes held a monthlong rent strike due to poor living conditions, including rodent and insect infestations, and problems with water heating, air conditioning, and elevator service.
September 1976: Arrest for Housing Code Violations
In September 1976, Fred Trump was arrested for housing code violations in a 504-unit property he owned in Seat Pleasant, Maryland. Violations included broken windows, dilapidated gutters, and missing fire extinguishers.
1976: Establishment of Trust Funds
In 1976, Fred Trump established trust funds of $1 million for each of his five children and three grandchildren.
1977: Donald Trump's First Wedding
In 1977, Fred Trump's son, Donald, was married for the first time in a ceremony officiated by Norman Vincent Peale, whose sermons the Trump family attended.
1981: Death of Fred Trump Jr.
In 1981, Fred Trump Jr. passed away at the age of 42 due to complications related to alcoholism.
1982: Appearance on Forbes 400 List and Sale of Properties
Fred Trump first appeared on the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans in 1982 with an estimated $200 million fortune, shared with his son Donald. That same year, he sold two Norfolk towers and some Hampton Roads military housing.
1983: Apartment in Trump Tower
Around 1983, Fred and Mary Trump were given an apartment on the 55th (labelled the 63rd) floor of Donald Trump's Trump Tower, although they rarely used it.
1985: Fred Trump's Support for Donald Trump's Manhattan Ventures
According to accounts from those close to the family, including Donald Trump's granddaughter and a former vice president of the Trump Organization, Fred Trump was deeply involved in supporting Donald Trump's early real estate ventures in Manhattan, providing financial backing and guidance.
1985: Horatio Alger Award
In 1985, Fred Trump received the Horatio Alger Award, recognizing distinguished Americans. This came decades after he hired PR representative Howard Rubenstein to shape his image as a self-made success story.
1985: Inaccuracies in Biography
Jerome Tuccille's 1985 biography of Donald Trump perpetuated Fred Trump's fabricated birthplace and middle name, contributing to the spread of misinformation.
1986: News Article on Political Donations
A 1986 news article concerning political contributions made by Trump Management was included in the FBI file on Fred Trump, released in 2016.
1987: Inaccuracies in "The Art of the Deal"
Donald Trump's 1987 book, "The Art of the Deal," furthered inaccuracies about Fred Trump's background, including his birthplace and heritage.
1987: Investment in Trump Palace Condominiums
In 1987, Fred Trump invested $15.5 million in Trump Palace Condominiums after his son Donald's loan debt to him exceeded $11 million.
1989: Alleged Advice to Donald on Infidelity
According to Harry Hurt III, Fred Trump reportedly advised his son Donald on extramarital affairs in 1989, amidst Donald's highly publicized relationship with Marla Maples.
1989: Treatment at the Hospital for Special Surgery
In 1989, Fred Trump sought treatment at Manhattan's Hospital for Special Surgery, where he was under the care of renowned orthopedist Philip D. Wilson Jr.
1989: Mandibulectomy Surgery
In 1989, Fred Trump underwent a mandibulectomy around his right jawbone hinge to remove a bone tumor, which created a notable depression.
December 1990: Proposed Amendment to Fred Trump's Will
Donald Trump attempted to amend his father's will in December 1990, aiming to gain control over the entire estate. Fred Trump rejected this proposal.
1990: Wig and Hair Coloring
Around 1990, Fred Trump began wearing a wig to hide his hair loss and colored his mustache and eyebrows, resulting in red to magenta hues.
1990: Illegal Casino Loan and Fine
In 1990, Fred Trump sent a bookkeeper to buy $3.5 million in casino chips to make a bond payment for Trump's Castle in Atlantic City. This transaction was deemed an illegal loan by the state's Casino Control Commission, resulting in a $65,000 fine.
October 1991: Diagnosis of Senile Dementia
Fred Trump was diagnosed with "mild senile dementia" in October 1991, with symptoms including memory decline and impairment.
1991: FBI Memo on Organized Crime Ties
A heavily redacted FBI memo from 1991, suggesting the bureau possessed information about Fred Trump's potential connections to organized crime, was part of the file released in 2016.
1991: Sale of Trump Palace Shares and Potential Gift Tax Evasion
Fred Trump sold his shares in Trump Palace Condominiums to his son Donald for $10,000 in 1991, after investing $15.5 million in 1987. This transaction appeared to evade millions of dollars in gift taxes.
1991: Hip Replacement Surgery
In 1991, Fred Trump underwent a hip replacement surgery at Manhattan's Hospital for Special Surgery. He tried to discharge himself from his recovery room shortly after the surgery.
1992: Establishment of Subsidiary
Fred and Donald Trump established a subsidiary in 1992 to manage Fred's finances and distribute them to his surviving children.
1992: Charitable Donation
In 1992, Fred Trump made one of his largest charitable donations by giving a property valued at $34 million to the National Kidney Foundation. This donation was claimed as a deduction on his tax return.
1992: Establishment of Subsidiary Company and Allegations of Tax Fraud
In 1992, Fred and Donald Trump set up a subsidiary company, with each of Fred's living children owning a 20% stake. This entity was allegedly used to conduct tax fraud by funneling millions of dollars of Fred's wealth to his progeny without paying gift taxes.
1993: Contradictory Information in Biography
Harry Hurt III's 1993 biography of Donald Trump presented conflicting information about Fred Trump, portraying him as both a philanthropist and a figure with a controversial personal life.
1993: Estate Planning and Asset Transfers
In 1993, the anticipated shares of Fred Trump's estate were valued at $35 million for each surviving child. The majority of his assets were transferred into grantor-retained annuity trusts.
November 1997: Purchase of Remaining Estate Assets
Fred Trump's children purchased the remaining third of their father's estate assets through annuity payments, which were finalized in November 1997.
1998: Transfer of Promissory Notes
In 1998, while Fred Trump was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, promissory notes from a previous property sale were transferred to limited liability companies connected to Trump Organization subsidiaries.
June 25, 1999: Death of Fred Trump
Fred Trump passed away on June 25, 1999.
August 7, 2000: Death of Mary Trump
Mary Trump, Fred Trump's widow, died on August 7, 2000, at age 88.
December 2003: Announcement of Apartment Sale
In December 2003, it was reported that Fred Trump's four surviving children planned to sell the apartments they acquired from his estate in 1997.
May 2004: Completion of Apartment Sale
The sale of the apartments acquired by Fred Trump's children from his estate was finalized in May 2004 for $600 million.
2004: Sale of Estate Assets and Significant Tax Avoidance
The assets from Fred Trump's estate, valued at $41.4 million, were sold for over 16 times their value in 2004, resulting in the avoidance of hundreds of millions of dollars in gift taxes.
2011: Seth MacFarlane's Roast Joke
During the 2011 Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump, comedian Seth MacFarlane satirized Donald's claims of being self-made, attributing his wealth to his father, Fred.
2015: Donald Trump's Claims About a "Small Loan"
During his 2015-2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump claimed that he had received only a "small loan of a million dollars" from his father to start his business.
May 2016: Use of Pseudonym Revealed
In May 2016, Fortune magazine revealed Fred Trump's use of the alias "Mr. Green" to discreetly inquire about property values, raising questions about his business practices.
July 2016: Commemoration of Steeplechase Park Demolition
In July 2016, the Coney Island History Project held an exhibit marking the 50th anniversary of Fred Trump's demolition of the Steeplechase Pavilion, highlighting the event's lasting impact on the area.
October 2016: FBI File Release
Responding to Freedom of Information Act requests, the FBI released a limited file on Fred Trump in October 2016, containing redacted documents hinting at potential ties to organized crime and political donations.
2016: Resurfacing of 1927 Arrest
During Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, his father's 1927 arrest at a KKK march resurfaced, drawing scrutiny and sparking controversy.
2016: Nell Scovell's Visit to Trump Family Grave
In late 2016, following the election, author Nell Scovell detailed her attempts to visit the Trump family grave, expressing surprise at the modest headstone and facing obstacles from the cemetery's management.
2016: Leak of Donald Trump's Tax Information
Leaked tax information of Donald Trump from 2005, revealing an income of $153 million, prompted The New York Times to investigate the Trump family's financial dealings, including the sale of Fred Trump's estate assets.
February 2017: Comparison to Benjamin Netanyahu's Father
In February 2017, an Israeli newspaper drew a parallel between Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting both inherited racist views from their fathers.
October 2018: New York Times Exposé on Fred and Donald Trump's Finances
An October 2018 exposé by The New York Times on the financial dealings of Fred and Donald Trump revealed that Fred had established numerous income streams for his son, making Donald a millionaire at a young age and providing him with substantial financial assistance throughout his life.
October 2018: New York Times Exposé
In October 2018, The New York Times published an exposé that examined Fred Trump's financial records, revealing a lack of evidence supporting substantial charitable donations on his part.
2018: The New York Times Exposé
A 2018 exposé by The New York Times revealed that Fred and Mary Trump had provided substantial financial assistance to their children, totaling over $1 billion in 2018 currency, while avoiding over $500 million in gift taxes, contradicting Donald Trump's claims of self-made success.
2018: Physical Appearance in Media
Following the 2018 New York Times exposé, which revealed details about Fred Trump's financial dealings, media outlets highlighted his distinctive appearance, drawing comparisons to fictional villains.
2018: Jonathan Chait's Opinion Piece
In 2018, following the New York Times exposé, journalist Jonathan Chait wrote an opinion piece for New York magazine, contending that some of Fred Trump's actions, particularly those benefiting Donald, were inherently criminal in nature.
2018: Allegations of Anti-Semitism
In his 2018 psychological profile of Donald Trump, author Justin A. Frank asserted that Fred Trump harbored anti-Semitic sentiments.
February 1, 2019: Investigation into Maryanne Trump Barry
Maryanne Trump Barry, Fred Trump's daughter, was investigated for potential judicial misconduct related to her father's estate and tax avoidance schemes on February 1, 2019. The investigation was later dropped due to her retirement.
2019: Nazi Sympathizer Accusations
In 2019, journalist and conspiracy theorist Wayne Madsen leveled accusations against Fred Trump, suggesting he was a Nazi sympathizer based on the presence of the German American Bund in New York.
2020: Death of Robert Trump
In 2020, Robert Trump, the youngest child of Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod, passed away. He was a significant figure in the Trump family's business.
2020: Fact-Check on Nazi Sympathizer Claims
In 2020, fact-checking organization Logically investigated claims of Fred Trump's alleged Nazi sympathies, concluding that concrete evidence was lacking.
2020: Criticism by MeidasTouch PAC
In mid-2020, the liberal political action committee (PAC) MeidasTouch used a quote from Fred Trump's Horatio Alger Association speech to argue that Donald Trump had both squandered his inheritance and mismanaged the strong economy inherited from the Obama administration.
2020: Mary L. Trump's Book
Mary L. Trump, in her 2020 book "Too Much and Never Enough," alleged that Donald Trump neglected and mocked his father, Fred, as he battled Alzheimer's disease.
2020: Support for Anti-Semitism Allegations
Mary L. Trump, in her 2020 book "Too Much and Never Enough," supported claims that her grandfather, Fred Trump, held anti-Semitic views, potentially aligning with the KKK.
2021: Donald Trump's Comments About Germans
In 2021, during Donald Trump's last year as president, he made disparaging remarks about Germans and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, contradicting his previous claims about his father's birthplace.
2023: Comparisons to Donald Trump's Arrest
Following Donald Trump's arrest in New York in 2023, media outlets drew attention to his father, Fred Trump's, two prior arrests.
2023: Death of Maryanne Trump Barry
In 2023, Maryanne Trump Barry, the firstborn of Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod, passed away. She was a significant figure in the Trump family.
2023: Inflation-Adjusted Value of Fred Trump's Financial Assistance to Donald Trump
The New York Times' investigation revealed that Donald Trump received an estimated $483.6 million in 2023 currency from his father's business empire over his lifetime, significantly more than he had publicly acknowledged.
2024: Psychohistorical Analysis in Clio's Psyche
A 2024 article published in the psychohistorical journal Clio's Psyche examined Fred Trump's character, portraying him as a detrimental influence on Donald Trump's moral development.
2024: Lincoln Project AI Videos
In 2024, the Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump political action committee, released AI-generated videos that imagined Fred Trump criticizing his son Donald's actions and presidency.
