Who was in Trump’s large victory entourage?
Hours after the polls closed, Donald Trump took to the stage in Florida to declare victory, surrounded by a large group of family, allies, campaign advisers – and other celebrities. sports.
All five of his children were there, some of whom played key roles in his previous administration, along with four of their partners and two of his 10 grandchildren.
There are also campaign advisers and political allies, both prominent and behind-the-scenes figures who played key roles in Trump’s 2016, 2020 and 2024 campaigns.
And among the more unpredictable appearances are martial arts mogul Dana White and professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau.
Here’s what we know about the entourage that might give some clues about what we can expect from a second Trump administration.
Trump family
Trump’s family has supported him politically and professionally for years – working in the real estate business, campaigning on his campaigns and even participating in his previous administrations from 2017 to 2021.
Next to him is his wife Melaniawho has been largely absent from the campaign trail this election cycle.
Trump praised her for writing “the number one bestseller in the country” – a memoir in which she Supports women’s right to abortiona position at odds with many in the Republican Party.
Trump was also joined by his youngest child, Barron Trump18 years old, first year college student and Melania’s father Viktor Knavsa Slovenian who became a US citizen in 2018.
Trump’s third child Eric Trumpwith his wife in attendance LaraWho is Trump? was appointed co-chairman of the Republican Party and who spoke at this year’s Republican National Convention (RNC).
Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr.political advisor after Trump left the White House, was also there along with his fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle. She was previously married to California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, and gave impassioned speeches at the RNC.
Donald Trump Jr. also brought two of his five children with him. His 17 year old daughter Kai spoke out publicly for the first time during the RNC, described Trump as “very caring and loving” and “a normal grandfather.”
Trump’s second child, Ivanka Trump appeared with her husband Jared Kushner. Both played important roles under the Trump administration, with Kushner’s advice on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and relations with China, Mexico and Canada. The couple is not participating in this campaign.
Trump’s fourth child, Tiffany Trumpwho has been less active in her father’s political career but has urged a protest this week to get out and vote, has sided with her husband, Michael Boulos.
Vance
Vice President-elect J.D. VanceOhio senator, hailed Trump’s victory as “the greatest political comeback” in US history. Vance is also the author of the bestselling memoir Hillbilly Elegy, about his childhood in the white, working-class Rust Belt.
“He turned out to be a good choice,” Trump commented. “I was a little hot at first, but I knew the brain was a good brain – the better the better.”
Vance celebrates with his wife Usha Vance. Born in California to Indian immigrants, she worked as a lawyer until her husband joined the campaign.
Campaign advisor and ally
Key members of Trump’s campaign team and allies, including officials from his previous administration, savored their victory on stage.
The team includes campaign co-managers Susan Wiles And Chris LaCivitaRNC chair Michael Whatleyspeechwriter Vince Haleycommunications strategist Jason Millerpoll leader Tony Fabrizio and senior advisor Dan Scavino.
The most famous is the senior advisor Stephen Miller, one of the architects of the original 2017 travel ban citizens of certain Muslim-majority countries from America.
Also present were advisors Boris Epshteynand former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Linda McMahoncurrently chair of the board of directors at the America First Policy Institute.
They stood next to two elected officials: Representative New York Elise Stefanik and Louisiana Congressman and Speaker of the House Mike Johnsonwho is surrounded by his wife Kelly Johnson.
billionaire businessman Howard Lutnick also appeared as chairman of Trump’s transition team.
UFC boss Musk and golf star
White DanaThe owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stepped up to the podium and declared “no one deserves this more than” Trump and his family.
“He can’t be stopped, he always moves forward, doesn’t give up, he is the most resilient, hardworking man I have ever met in my life,” he said. White also thanked “strong and powerful” podcast host Joe Rogan, Who supported Trump?.
Trump – a golf enthusiast encountered difficulties apparent attempt on his life at his Florida golf course two months ago – then brought onto the US Open championship stage Bryson DeChambeau.
The pair played a round of golf together over the summer on the golfer’s YouTube channel.
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