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Meet The Trumps

Like him or hate him, Trump may very well be the next President of the United States; meet his family.

Cindy Schriver

Jul 25, 2016

University of North Florida

Time

After watching the Republican National convention unfold this week, it seemed like every other highlight featured another Trump offspring. Since there is a good chance Trump might win the election, I decided to find out more about the family that may very likely be the next first family.

Donald Trump was born in Queens, New York in 1946. His Mother Mary was born in Scotland and became a citizen in 1942. His father, Fred, was a first generation American with German parents.

Trump attended military school in New York and then the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in Economics. His parents had a real estate development company that Trump worked at through college and took over in 1973. Today, Trump's estimated worth is 4.5 billion dollars.

In the last 40 years, Trump has had many high profile development deals, three marriages and a television show that kept him in the public eye on a regular basis.

Donald Trump is currently married to Melania Trump. He has been married to her since 2005 and they have one child together, Barron Trump.

I wonder if Baron Trump will give a speech to sway the school mock elections this fall? #RNCinCLE pic.twitter.com/9ybV2xXAhx
— SP Gordon (@GordonPress) July 20, 2016

Melania was born in Slovenia in 1970. She began modeling when she was 16. She went to University in Slovenia where she received a degree in architecture and design. Melania signed with a modeling agency at 18. She traveled the world modeling and finally settled in New York in 1996.

Wife number two was Marla Maples, from 1993-1999. Tiffany Trump was the only child they had together. Tiffany was raised exclusively by her mother in California and is now a model and internet celerity. Marla is now concentrating on her career as an actress.

GOP convention, night 2: Trump's kids deliver for their dad https://t.co/6nSzuu4piG #RNCinCLE pic.twitter.com/tU13FdL1pz
— Variety (@Variety) July 20, 2016

His first wife was Ivana Trump, being married from 1977-1991. They have three children together: Ivanka, Eric and Donald Jr.

.@realDonaldTrump raised INCREDIBLE kids! Wow. I'm in awe listening to them. Well done Trump family!
🇺🇸 #RNCinCLE 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/VXrXSNXWNO
— Students for Trump (@SoCal4Trump) July 20, 2016

The eldest three Trump children are Executive Vice Presidents of the Trump organization and are worth millions on their own.

Ivanka has three children and is a role model for women in the work place. She converted to Judaism when she was married her husband, and they now raise their children in the faith. Ivanka has a popular clothing line, as well as her work within her father's company.

Donald Jr. has five children, making Donald Senior a grandfather of eight.

The Republican National Convention this week was a family affair for the Trumps. Everyone spoke at the convention except Barron, who may be too young, but he was definitely there to support his dad.

The Republican National Convention with Trump at the head was definately more diverse than in years past, delivering the end to political correctness that Trump is calling for. The speakers dealt with many of the hot issues that have been dividing our nation.

There were African American speakers confronting the issues with the Black Lives Matter movement, stirring the crowds to chant "All Lives Matter",

WATCH: #RNCinCLE Crowd Chants 'All Lives Matter' During Rousing Speech by Pastor https://t.co/03XHzO3IkC pic.twitter.com/KSAI1nUYDT
— FoxNewsInsider (@FoxNewsInsider) July 22, 2016

followed by Jerry Falwell Junior, who took the opportunity to criticize the Democratic nominee Hilary Clinton

Liberty University president Jerry Falwell cracks a joke during his #RNCinCLE speech pic.twitter.com/QoofHXH4gl
— Variety (@Variety) July 22, 2016

and Peter Thiel, who is co-founder of Paypal. He gave a speech stating he is proud to be Gay and Republican, but most importantly an American.

Thiel: "I am proud to be gay. I am proud to be a Republican. But most of all I am proud to be an American" #RNCinCLE https://t.co/1c7r2GQ3vX
— CNN (@CNN) July 22, 2016

Five reasons Trump's RNC was a success

Like him or not Trump seems to be the favorite to take the White House in November. The Trumps will definitely be one of the more colorful families that have resided in the White House.

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