How Donald Trump’s line of ‘succession’ including 5 children and 10 grandchildren took center stage for his historic second inauguration securing dynasty’s political future

Donald Trump was flanked by every member of his family as he took the oath of office for the second time, further securing the political future of the Trump dynasty.

The president’s brood have stayed close to their father over the course of his political career and as he returns to the Oval Office, it has become clear that the family remain as pillars who will carry on the MAGA legacy once his term is finished.

All five of Trump’s children were front and center Monday with Barron Trump, the youngest, even standing by his side as he was sworn into office.

Barron, who entered the rotunda alongside his mother First Lady Melania Trump, demonstrated dignity and respectfully shook the hands of outgoing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as power shifted from one administration to the next.

Trump’s other children and 10 grandchildren also took to the stage for the monumental swearing in and dazzled MAGA fans as they danced the night away at the glamorous inauguration balls.

The First Family did not shy away from the spotlight, but instead were glowing with pride and love for the 47th President as they reminded America how Trump has solidified his line of Succession.

US Vice President JD Vance, Usha Vance, Tiffany Trump, Michael Boulos, Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, Lara Trump, Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner dance at the Liberty Ball in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025

Kai shared an undated snap with her beloved grandfather yesterday 

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump dance at the Commander in Chief Ball, part of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington

The president’s brood have stayed close to their father over the course of his political career and as he returns to the Oval Office, it has become clear that the family remain as pillars who will carry on the MAGA legacy once his term is finished 

Donald Trump and his first-born have had a tumultuous relationship. 

When Trump left his first wife Ivana Trump after having an affair with Marla Maples, it was widely reported that he and Don Jr. did not speak for years. 

At some point in the mid-2000s, Don Jr. reappeared at his father’s side during the filming of The Apprentice. 

Between 2003 and 2018, Don Jr. was married to former model Vanessa Kay Haydon. 

Together, they have five children together, Kai, 17, Donald III, 15, Tristan, 13, Spencer, 11, and Chloe, 10. 

Born on May 12, 2007, Kai is the eldest of Trump’s 10 grandchildren. 

The teenager made her political debut at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin back in July as her grandfather and father watched with pride. 

She left Trump supporters fawning over her after doing a speech in honor of her grandfather.

‘He always encourages me to be the most successful person I can be’, she said of Trump.

At one point, she even hinted at a future career in politics. 

Donald Trump Jr. arrives at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

Family members of U.S. President Donald Trump attend the Liberty Ball on Inauguration Day of Donald Trump’s second presidential term in Washington

Donald Trump Jr. with his first-born, Kai Trump, 17

Trump’s eldest grandchild, Kai, has become somewhat of a MAGA darling over the last few months 

Donald Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday in a historic indoor ceremony in Washington DC

‘Obviously he sets the bar pretty high. But who knows, maybe one day I’ll catch him’. 

Her remark led to speculation she could take the Trump political dynasty into a third generation.

In recent months, she has captivated social media , sharing behind the scenes of glimpses of events leading up to her grandfather’s inauguration.

Posting on her X account yesterday, Kai shared an undated snap with her beloved grandfather with the caption: ‘He is back! Love you grandpa, I know you will do an amazing job over the next four years’.  

Meanwhile her brother Donald Trump III got started in the family business younger than anyone, appearing in several episodes of The Apprentice as a baby, according to his IMDb page. Don Jr., posted about the two going on a hunting trip in 2023. 

As for Tristan, he regularly appears on his father’s social media page. For his 12th birthday in October 2023, his cake had a Tampa Bay Buccaneers theme indicating his fandom of the 2020 Super Bowl champs. 

Don Jr. has also posted about bringing his two youngest children, Spencer and Chloe, on hunting and fishing trips.

Shortly after announcing their separation in 2018, Don Jr. began a relationship with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s ex-wife, Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle. 

The pair became engaged in 2020, but called off the marital agreement some time in 2024.

onald Trump Jr. (C) and his children, along with former wife Vanessa Trump (Far right), depart following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol

Donald Trump Jr with his children on Monday

He is now in a relationship with socialite Bettina Anderson, who has mostly stayed out of the spotlight since MailOnline exclusively revealed that they were dating last summer. 

She did not attend Trump’s inauguration on Monday. 

During his father’s presidential campaigns in 2020 and 2024, Don Jr. took on a much more prominent role than in 2016.

He has become a real favorite in the MAGA community, with his podcast Triggered and his appearances on Trump friendly media. 

Ivanka Trump, her ‘Trump whisperer’ husband and their three children

Ivanka Trump has often been referred to as Trump’s favorite child. 

Like her brothers, she came to public attention thanks to her appearances on The Apprentice and then followed Trump into the political realm.

When Trump announced he was running for the presidency in 2016, he tapped up Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, to be key members of his inner circle as his sons were anointed as caretakers of the family business.

Trump’s second child Ivanka pictured alongside brothers Eric and Donald Trump Jr. and Elonk Musk 

Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner. The couple played a significant role in Trump’s first presidency, but have since taken a step back from politics

Ivanka Trump (R), Jared Kushner (Back Row 2-L) and their children depart at the end of the 2025 Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025

Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner pictured with their children 

After Trump’s defeat in the 2020 election at the hands of President Joe Biden, Ivanka and Jared distanced themselves from the MAGA movement to live quietly in Florida.

Ivanka said under oath that she believed then-Attorney General Bill Barr’s assertion that the 2020 election was free and fair.

Ivanka and Jared have been together since 2005, marrying in a Jewish ceremony in October 2009.

They have three children together, Arabella, 13, Joseph, 10 and Theodore, 8.

In a 2017 Instagram post, Ivanka mentioned that Arabella dreamed one day joining the US Marines and that she was close with her fraternal family, referring to Hanukkah as her favorite holiday.

In June 2023, she had her bat mitzvah. Ivanka paid tribute to her daughter following the ceremony.

‘We couldn’t be prouder of the extraordinary young woman she has become. Her kindness, creativity, humor, empathy and passion have filled our lives with so much joy and inspiration. May her Bat Mitzvah be the beginning of a beautiful and fulfilling chapter in her life.’

Also in 2017, Arabella accompanied her mother to oral hearings at the US Supreme Court and to a Chinese New Year celebration as the nation’s embassy in DC.

Alongside her brother, Joseph, they sang a song in Mandarin for China’s President Xi when he visited Mar-a-Lago.

Joseph is named after Jared’s grandfather whom Ivanka called a man of ‘indomitable spirit’ in a post on X around the time of his birth in 2013. Like his mother, he’s also a golf enthusiast an is also Miami Heat fan, attending an NBA Finals game in 2023.

She did not appear at her father’s campaign events during his latest presidential race, but was present at Trump’s inauguration Monday alongside her husband. 

Eric Trump, his GOP leader wife and their two children

Eric Trump has taken on a much bigger role in promoting the MAGA agenda in recent years

Eric Trump and his wife, Lara Trump, dance during the Liberty Ball on Inauguration Day of Donald Trump’

Eric and his wife Lara are known for their regular appearances on Fox News where they act as surrogates for Trump

Selfie of Eric and younger brother Barron Trump posted to Eric’s Instagram story on the day pf their father’s inauguration

Eric and Lara Trump and children Luke and Carolina pose for photos at Blair House on the evening of Jan. 19, 2025, the night before the second inauguration of Donald Trump

Eric Trump has taken on a much bigger role in promoting the MAGA agenda in recent years.

The reach has become such that his wife, aspiring singer, Lara, was promoted to a top position in the Republican National Committee earlier this year.

The couple are known for their regular appearances on Fox News where they act as surrogates for Trump.

Eric and Lara got engaged in July 20213 and married in November of 2014 in Mar-a-Lago. Their first child, Eric ‘Luke’, was born in September 2017, followed by daughter, Carolina, in August 2019.

Carolina also became something of a show stealer in Milwaukee, Carolina clapped as she sat on Trump’s lap while her older brother joined in on cheering on their dad as he sat on mom Lara’s lap.

During the 2024 convention, Eric hinted at political aspirations, telling right wing broadcaster Benny Johnson that he would love to be back at the 2032 convention with Vivek Ramaswamy as his running mate.

It’s believed that it was the Trump brothers’ friendship with Ohio Senator JD Vance which propelled the former ‘Never Trumper’ to running mate.

Since assuming a role within the Republican National Convention in March 2024, Lara led a steep increase in fundraising, a particularly acute need for Trump’s election bid because his political fundraising operations have spent tens of millions of dollars in legal fees to defend him in criminal and civil cases.

Trump supporters say she is breathing new life into the party, and say her charisma and dogged work ethic make her an ideal choice to serve as its champion.

Lara Trump is not the first presidential relative to be tapped to help lead the RNC.

Maureen Reagan, daughter of then-President Ronald Reagan, was named co-chair in 1987 amid nepotism concerns.

But unlike Maureen Reagan, who kept her head down and spent her time attending party meetings and staying out of the headlines, Lara Trump has embraced her more public role.

A communications major at North Carolina State University, she had dreamed of becoming a sportscaster, and dabbled in modeling before working as a producer on a TV news show.

Tiffany Trump, the billionaire businessman who captured her heart and their growing family

Despite not being considered a major figure in MAGA world, Tiffany spoke at the 2016 and 2020 Republican conventions. This year she also made an appearance to support her father during his recent trial in Manhattan

Pregnant Tiffany Trump nd her husband, Michael Boulos, dance during the Liberty Ball on Inauguration Day

Tiffany Trump was born during Trump’s brief marriage to socialite Marla Maples in the 1990s. She’s named for the iconic 5th Avenue jewelry store, a favorite haunt of her father.

Despite not being considered a major figure in MAGA world, Tiffany spoke at the 2016 and 2020 Republican conventions.

This year she made an appearance to support her father during his recent trial in Manhattan.

Tiffany has had many careers, an aspiring singer following the release of her single Like a Bird in 2011 and Vogue intern in 2015. Tiffany later completed law school at the Georgetown University Law Center in 2020.

It was during a trip to Greece with actress Lindsay Lohan that Tiffany met future husband, businessman Michael Boulos, a Lebanese-American and heir to a billion dollar fortune thanks to his family’s company which distributes, assembles, and trades motorcycles, power bikes, tricycles, and outboard motors.

His father, Massad Boulos, is charged with getting the Trump message across to Arab Americans. He has taken on the challenge of trying to convince a politically influential community angry at the Democratic Party over a perceived pro-Israel bias.

Trump has positioned himself as more pro-Israel than Biden and has made a series of comments and policy announcements that critics blast as Islamophobic.

A supporter of Trump from afar since his first campaign, Massad Boulos became more directly involved after meeting Trump at a White House Christmas party in 2019.

 At the time, Michael Boulos was dating Tiffany. Massad has given no recent donations, according to campaign finance records.

But in a trip to Michigan this month, he attended what he described as a ‘private fundraising event’ with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., and about 50 Arab Americans.

Tiffany Trump and husband Michael Boulos got married in 2022

Boulos assisted with the 2020 campaign, but his role has significantly expanded since his son married Tiffany, especially as Arab American dissatisfaction with Biden presented what Trump allies think is a larger political opportunity.

In interviews, Boulos said that Trump ‘respects and admires’ the Arab American community. He denied the existence of a ‘Muslim ban,’ which is how many Trump opponents refer to his ban on immigrants from several majority-Muslim countries.

Boulos argued it was actually ‘extreme vetting from certain parts of the world’. 

Back in October it was announced Tiffany was expecting her first child with Michael Boulos. 

Her baby will be the president’s 11th grandchild.

MAGA favorite Barron Trump whose ‘bros’ helped secure Donald’s re-election

The youngest of the Trump brood is already a firm favorite among the MAGA community.

It’s long been reported that his mother was fiercely protective of him, particularly during Trump’s term in office between 2016 and 2020.

This past May, just after Barron turned 18, he graduated high school.

Barron Trump, Donald Trump’s youngest son, is already a firm favourite among the MAGA community 

Barron Trump (L) and First Lady Melania Trump (R) listen as US President Donald Trump delivers remarks after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in an inauguration ceremony in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA

His father was given time off from his trial in which he was accused of falsifying business records in order to pay off a porn star with whom he was accused of having an affair, in order to attend the ceremony.

Also in May, it was reported that Barron would be among the delegates from Florida who would formally select his father as the Republican nominee.

Those reports were swiftly shut down by Melania’s office who said that he would not be at the convention due to prior commitments. This later proved as he was the only family member missing from the final moments of the convention.

He began his freshman year of college in September at New York University’s Stern School of Business. 

Following his father’s presidential inauguration yesterday, he was hailed ‘a true gentleman’ after giving outgoing president and vice president Joe Biden and Kamala Harris firm handshakes. 

The gesture of peace led fans to praise the college student as a ‘smart young man’ who was ‘raised well’.