Eric Trump

Eric Trump is an American businessman, political activist, and executive vice president of the Trump Organization. As the third child and second son of U.S. President Donald Trump, he has played a central role in managing the family’s global real estate portfolio, fronting hospitality and golf developments, and serving as a public surrogate in political campaigns. In the current cycle, Eric Trump has also become an important figure in the Trump family’s growing digital asset empire, with direct exposure to cryptocurrency mining and token-based ventures.

Overview

Born in 1984 in New York City, Eric Frederick Trump grew up inside the Trump real estate business, spending summers on job sites and learning deal-making and property operations from an early age. After graduating from Georgetown University with a degree in finance and management, he formally joined the Trump Organization, eventually becoming executive vice president for development and acquisitions and a trustee of the family’s business interests.

Beyond real estate, Eric Trump has been a television personality on “The Apprentice,” a prominent campaign surrogate for his father, and the founder of a charitable organization that raised funds for pediatric cancer treatment. More recently he has emerged as an executive and major shareholder in crypto-related companies tied to Bitcoin mining and Trump-branded digital asset platforms.

History and Background

Eric Trump attended the Hill School in Pennsylvania before enrolling at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he studied finance and management with a minor in psychology. After graduating in 2006, he moved directly into the Trump Organization rather than pursuing an independent career in finance or consulting.

Within the Trump Organization, he has been closely associated with golf resorts and hospitality properties. He worked with his sister Ivanka on the redevelopment of Trump National Doral in Florida and has been a key figure in the day to day management and branding of Trump golf courses and hotels. His work spans construction oversight, renovations, marketing, and relationship management with membership and corporate clients.

Role in the Trump Organization and Media

As executive vice president, Eric Trump oversees a wide range of development and acquisition projects, particularly in golf, resort, and residential properties. He has often served as a public face of the Trump Organization’s expansion, especially during periods when his father has been focused on politics.

From 2010 to 2015, Eric Trump appeared as a boardroom judge on the reality television show “The Apprentice,” reinforcing his visibility as part of the Trump family brand. He has also been a frequent spokesperson on cable news and at campaign events, defending Trump business practices and political positions while criticizing opponents.

Crypto Ventures and Digital Asset Exposure

In the mid 2020s, Eric Trump expanded his activities into digital assets, aligning with the Trump family’s broader move into crypto. By late 2025 he held substantial stakes in two key ventures: a Bitcoin mining company and a Trump-branded decentralized finance and token platform.

American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC) is a publicly traded Bitcoin mining firm in which Eric Trump is a major shareholder and public promoter. The company operates large-scale mining facilities and has reported handling a significant share of global Bitcoin hash power. Its stock has been highly volatile, rising sharply during bullish phases of the Bitcoin market and suffering steep drawdowns during periods of “crypto winter,” including a sizeable price plunge in late 2025. Eric Trump has publicly framed these swings as part of a long term strategy to position American Bitcoin as a key infrastructure player for Bitcoin mining within the United States.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is a Trump family-linked crypto platform that issues the WLFI governance token and operates the USD1 stablecoin. A Trump business entity controls the majority of the firm’s economics, and Eric Trump, alongside his brother Donald Trump Jr., is actively involved in its management. WLFI aims to combine DeFi concepts such as governance tokens and yield products with a heavily centralized ownership and revenue-sharing structure. Eric Trump has promoted the project at international crypto conferences and investor events, highlighting it as part of a broader strategy to place the Trump brand at the center of tokenized finance.

Political Activity and Public Role

Eric Trump has been one of his father’s most visible political surrogates, traveling extensively during the 2016 and subsequent election campaigns, raising funds, and appearing at rallies and media interviews. In the context of the current administration, his dual role as both presidential family member and beneficiary of crypto-related ventures has contributed to ongoing debates about conflicts of interest and the intersection of politics, business, and digital assets.

He has publicly echoed themes common in the Trump political message, including skepticism of traditional elites, criticism of perceived double standards in regulation, and strong support for his father’s economic and security policies. At the same time, his expanding presence in crypto has made him a familiar figure at blockchain conferences, investor meetings, and digital asset media coverage.

Philanthropy and Controversies

In 2007 Eric Trump founded the Eric Trump Foundation, later known as the Curetivity Foundation, to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and other causes. The foundation helped fund a surgical and ICU center at St. Jude and raised significant sums over a decade. However, investigations later raised questions about the extent to which foundation funds were routed through Trump-owned properties and about the transparency of expenses, leading to public scrutiny and regulatory review.

Eric Trump has also faced criticism over big game hunting trips and the use of family business resources for charitable events. Supporters emphasize the total amount raised for pediatric cancer treatment and his long term involvement with the hospital, while critics question governance practices and conflicts between philanthropy and family business interests.

Significance for the Digital Asset Ecosystem

Eric Trump’s evolution from real estate executive and political surrogate to crypto investor and mining company shareholder illustrates how high profile political families are entering the digital asset space. His stakes in American Bitcoin Corp and World Liberty Financial place him at the center of discussions about the convergence of presidential politics, corporate governance, and token-based finance.

For the broader crypto market, his activities highlight both the visibility and the controversy that can come when political branding and digital assets intersect. Supporters view his involvement as an endorsement of Bitcoin and tokenization as long term trends, while critics warn that concentrated ownership, insider advantages, and political influence may complicate efforts to build open, transparent, and fair crypto ecosystems.

• World Liberty Financial Web3 Ambassador
• The Trump Organization Executive Vice President