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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fact Check: Arlington National Cemetery reminded Donald Trump Jr. of his family's 'sacrifices,' he wrote
Claim: Donald Trump Jr. said driving through Arlington National Cemetery reminded him of "all the sacrifices we'd have to make — giving up a huge chunk of our business and all international deals." Rating: According to internet rumors, Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, said a visit to Virginia's Arlington National Cemetery conjured reflection on the hardships and sacrifices his family has faced over the years. Arlington National Cemetery's website describes the site as a place to honor "those who have served our nation. … This impressive landscape serves as a tribute to the service and sacrifice of every individual laid to rest within these hallowed grounds." While this particular rumor about Trump Jr. has percolated online for years, it resurfaced in May 2025 following criticism of a social media post by the president on Memorial Day that offered scathing remarks about his political opponents rather than reflecting the purpose of Memorial Day to honor fallen service members. Many posts sharing the claim, such as those on TikTok (archived) and Facebook (archived), quoted the junior Trump as saying, "As we drove past the rows of white grave markers … I also thought of … all the sacrifices we'd have to make — giving up a huge chunk of our business and all international deals." This quote is correctly attributed to Donald Trump Jr. He wrote those words in his 2019 book, "Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us." The full passage from the book read: Meanwhile, it also took two months for me to realize the enormity of what my father had accomplished, and the weight of the job that he'd won. It was the day before the inauguration, and we were driving into Arlington National Cemetery, where he was to lay a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I rarely get emotional, if ever. I guess you'd call me hyper-rational, stoic. Yet, as we drove past the rows of white grave markers, in the gravity of the moment, I had a deep sense of the importance of the presidency and a love of our country. I was never prouder of my father than when I watched as he stood before the tomb, his hand over his heart, while the Army bugler played "Taps." In that moment, I also thought of all the attacks we'd already suffered as a family, and about all the sacrifices we'd have to make to help my father succeed — voluntarily giving up a huge chunk of our business and all international deals to avoid the appearance that we were "profiting off the office." We're not talking about business with any foreign government agencies. This was based on the idea that we might be taken advantage of by a private business that would then have leverage on us. First of all, I don't think Trump Org has ever gotten duped by anyone and, second, the chances of something like that even being attempted are pretty remote. Frankly, it was a big sacrifice, costing us millions and millions of dollars annually, a huge book of business that I had personally built. But it was a sacrifice we were more than happy and willing to make. Of course, we didn't get any credit whatsoever from the mainstream media, which now does not surprise me at all. ("Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us") Political commentators and veterans criticized Trump's comments at the time of the book's publication. Vanity Fair ran an opinion piece with the headline "Donald Trump Jr. Thinks Not Doing Foreign Deals is the Same as Dying in Battle." The BBC reported: "Arizona Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego, who fought in Iraq, responded on Twitter: 'Eight men I served with are buried in Section 60 of Arlington' … 'I visit them monthly. Even if Donald Jr lived a 1,000 years, he will never even get close to being as good and honourable as they were.'" Salon's managing editor wrote that the book "finds the son of the most powerful man in the world complaining that his family is the victim of unfair attacks. In one passage, Don Jr. refutes critics who have called his father 'racist' by pointing out that Trump allowed him and Eric to play with Michael Jackson as children and let him go on vacation with former NFL star Herschel Walker." Snopes also has reported on Donald Trump Jr.'s comments questioning why "Dr. Jill Biden" missed former President Joe Biden's cancer. Arlington Cemetery Dead Remind Trump Jr of His Father's "Sacrifices." 8 Nov. 2019. Christensen, Laerke. "Trump Wished Happy Memorial Day to 'scum' That Spent Last 4 Years 'Trying to Destroy Our Country.'" Snopes, 27 May 2025, Derysh, Igor. "Don Jr. Says Fallen Troops at Arlington National Cemetery Remind Him of Trump Family's 'Sacrifices.'" Salon, 8 Nov. 2019, Levin, Bess. "Don Jr. Thinks Not Doing Foreign Deals Is the Same as Dying in Battle." Vanity Fair, 7 Nov. 2019, Member, Politics Newsweek Is A. Trust Project. "Veteran Tells Trump Jr. to Join Military If He Wants to Know 'Sacrifice.'" Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2019, Trump, Donald. Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us. First edition., Center Street, 2019. "Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day, While Attacking Biden and Judges." AP News, 26 May 2025,
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Trump Jr. asks: How did Dr. Jill Biden, who is not a medical doctor, miss cancer diagnosis?
The president's oldest son did not wait long after news of former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis broke to suggest a conspiracy within the former administration. Biden was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone on May 16, a spokesperson announced on May 18. "Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places," Biden posted on social media May 19. President Donald Trump said he was "saddened" to hear the news and offered warm wishes from himself and Melania Trump. But Donald Trump Jr. said the former first lady should have known about the cancer and asked if there was a cover-up regarding Biden's health when he was in office. Meanwhile, the White House has assured its confidence in the presidential medical team. Here is what Donald Trump Jr. had to say: More: Did Trump fall asleep during Saudi Arabia meeting? White House says he was 'wide awake' The advanced stage of Joe Biden's cancer has raised questions about why the disease was not detected sooner. The diagnosis indicates he has one of the worst forms of the disease, and the Bidens are in the process of reviewing treatment options. Donald Trump Jr., son of Donald Trump and the late Ivana Trump, reposted a graphic wishing Joe Biden a speedy recovery, saying "Agreed 100%," in a post on X and Instagram. But a few hours later, he shared another post on X and Instagram saying, "What I want to know is how did Dr. Jill Biden miss stage five metastatic cancer or is this yet another coverup???" Though Donald Trump Jr. mentioned stage five metastatic cancer, there are only four stages of prostate cancer. No. Former first lady Jill Biden is not a medical doctor, but she has a doctorate in education. In the meantime, the White House has stated its confidence in the presidential doctors. Biden's last physical while serving as president occurred in February 2024, when the doctor's report found he was 'a healthy, active, robust 81-year-old male.' Donald Trump Jr., 47, is the president's eldest child from his first marriage. Donald Trump Jr. was formerly married to Vanessa Trump, formerly engaged to the nominated ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, and now dating model and socialite Bettina Anderson of Palm Beach, Florida. Donald Trump Jr. is a staunch supporter of his father, and he hosts a right-wing political podcast, "Triggered." He is also a businessman and reportedly played a heavy hand in helping select this administration's Cabinet picks, according to Reuters. CBS News reported on May 16 that Donald Trump Jr. is becoming more influential among the president's circle. "We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery," Trump said in a statement on behalf of himself and first lady Melania Trump. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also addressed the news on May 19 at a briefing, saying that the president is confident in the White House doctors. "He trusts his physicians," Leavitt said. "The team of physicians that take care of the president, particularly at Walter Reed Medical Center, are great." Vice President JD Vance also questioned Biden's capability to be in office following the news, also saying more people should have known about the cancer. Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential election after a disastrous debate against Donald Trump, raising insurmountable questions about his mental acuity. Multiple accounts have detailed White House efforts to conceal Biden's aging decline since he left office. Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, has said the House Oversight and Accountability Committee would take up an inquiry into allegations of a coverup. Contributing: Michael Collins, Zac Anderson, Joey Garrison, Susan Page, USA TODAY Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Trump Jr. attacks Jill Biden, suggests cancer coverup on X, Instagram
Gulf Today
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Trump solo: First lady, children out of frame in new term
First Lady Melania Trump, relatively out of public view during her husband's first term, has been even more off-grid this time around. In the first 100 days since Donald Trump returned to office, the first lady has appeared at only a handful of public events. It is unclear how many days she has even spent in Washington. Trump's other family members have similarly been missing from the White House, but most are not shying away from the public spotlight. Here is a look at what Trump's family is — or isn't — up to early in his second term: When the president has returned from Florida -- where he spends nearly every weekend — it is neither the first lady nor any other family member exiting the helicopter with him, but often his billionaire aide Elon Musk and Musk's young son. Apart from fueling further speculation of marital strife, Melania Trump's absence from this weekly ritual highlights what Ohio University history professor Katherine Jellison calls a 'major and very noticeable' shift from precedent. 'She's quite different from every first lady for a couple of generations at least, more than a couple of generations. I would have to go all the way back to Bess Truman in the late '40s and early '50s to find such a low-profile first lady,' Jellison told AFP. 'Weeks and weeks go by and the American public doesn't really see her.' So what has she been up to? The public may eventually get a glimpse via a documentary series she is filming with Amazon, under a contract reportedly worth tens of millions of dollars. Jaded by the critiques of her previous tenure as first lady, Melania Trump, 54, seems determined to 'get the upper hand and have more control over her public image,' Jellison said. 'I think the American people in general still feel they don't know her, and maybe this... is her attempting to tell us who she is, but on her own terms.' During Donald Trump's first term, his daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner held important White House advisory roles — but not this time. Ivanka has stated she wants to spend more time with her children, while Jared is managing a private equity fund. Elder sons Don Jr. and Eric continue to run the Trump family business, which now includes, controversially, a growing cryptocurrency portfolio. Unlike Ivanka, they both frequently take to social media to tout their father's MAGA agenda. Don Jr. — known for his ability to tap into the Trump base — is especially vocal and hosts a twice-weekly podcast, 'Triggered,' which recently had Secretary of State Marco Rubio as an 'exclusive guest.' Eric's wife Lara Trump, who co-led the national Republican Party during last year's campaign, now hosts a weekly Fox News show. It also frequently includes administration officials as guests. The Trump family has continued to 'capitalize on their roles as the First Family,' Jellison said, in what previously would have been considered 'quite taboo behavior.' Meanwhile, Tiffany Trump — the president's only child with his second wife Marla Maples — is expecting a child with husband Michael Boulos, and has remained out of the spotlight. The president has, however, tapped Michael's wealthy father Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-born businessman with extensive experience in Nigeria, to be his senior advisor for Africa, and an advisor on Middle Eastern affairs. Barron, the president's only child with Melania, has grown up a lot since his father's first term. The 19-year-old, now a towering six-foot-seven-inches (2.01 meters), is studying business at New York University. He won MAGA admirers with his brief inauguration appearances, but has since remained out of public view. Donald Trump's camp has credited Barron's advice on new media, such as podcasts and TikTok, as helping him win over young men voters. Kai Trump, daughter of Don Jr. and ex-wife Vanessa Trump, has a growing social media following, especially on TikTok. he 17-year-old, who notably spoke at last year's Republican National Convention, posts frequent video blogs showing her life as an amateur golfer, as well as sharing behind-the-scenes moments with 'grandpa.' Agence France-Presse
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Donald Trump is virtually on his own, where is his family in his second term? Here's a look
Donald Trump is back in the White House, but his family isn't exactly front and center. Unlike his first term, Melania, Ivanka, and the rest of the Trump family have kept a low profile in the second term. This time around, First Lady Melania Trump has been even more absent than she was during her husband's first term. The first lady has only made a few public appearances in the first 100 days since Donald Trump took office again 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Miss The Top Packaging Trends Of 2024, Enhnace Your Brand With The Latest Insights Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Undo The other members of Trump's family have also been absent from the White House, but the majority are not avoiding the limelight. Where is Melania Trump during Trump's second term? Melania Trump's absence from this weekly ritual represents what history professor Katherine Jellison of Ohio University refers to as a "major and very noticeable" departure from precedent, besides stoking more rumors of marital discord, as per a report by AFP. Live Events She is significantly different from every first lady for at least a few generations, if not more. Jellison told AFP, "Weeks and weeks go by and the American public doesn't really see her." She is filming a documentary series with Amazon, reportedly for tens of millions of dollars, which may eventually give the public a glimpse. Melania Trump evidently wants to "get the upper hand and have more control over her public image," according to Jellison, who said she is jaded by the criticism of her previous term as first lady. ALSO READ: Who is Jennifer Rauchet? Pete Hegseth's wife who has been embroiled in Signal gate Why are Ivanka and Jared not involved this time? This time, Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, did not hold significant White House advisory positions as they did during Donald Trump's first term. Although Jared is in charge of a private equity fund supported by Saudi and other Gulf wealth, Ivanka has expressed her desire to spend more time with her kids, as per a report by AFP. What are Donald Trump's children doing now? The Trump family business is still run by older sons Don Jr. and Eric, and it now controversially includes a growing cryptocurrency portfolio. They both regularly promote their father's MAGA agenda on social media, unlike Ivanka. Don Jr. is a particularly outspoken host of the twice-weekly podcast "Triggered," which most recently featured Secretary of State Marco Rubio as an "exclusive guest." Currently hosting a weekly Fox News show, Eric's wife, Lara Trump, who co-led the national Republican Party during the previous year's campaign, regularly invites administration officials to appear on the show. The Trump family has persisted in using their positions as the First Family to their advantage in what was once regarded as "quite taboo behavior." The president's only child from his second marriage to Marla Maples, Tiffany Trump, has stayed out of the public eye while she is expecting a child with husband Michael Boulos. The president's only child with Melania, Barron, has matured significantly since his father's first term in office. Now a tall six-foot-seven-inch 19-year-old, the student is enrolled at New York University to study business. Donald Trump's campaign has attributed his success to Barron's guidance on new media platforms like TikTok and podcasts. FAQs Why has Melania Trump not been seen much during Trump's second term? She's been mostly out of the spotlight, and she's reportedly working on a high-budget Amazon documentary to help her image. Are Donald Trump's children present in the White House this time? No. Ivanka and Jared have stepped away from politics, while Don Jr. and Eric continue to work in media and business.
Asharq Al-Awsat
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Trump Solo: First Lady, Children Out of Frame in New Term
First Lady Melania Trump, relatively out of public view during her husband's first term, has been even more off-grid this time around. In the first 100 days since Donald Trump returned to office, the first lady has appeared at only a handful of public events. It is unclear how many days she has even spent in Washington. Trump's other family members have similarly been missing from the White House, but most are not shying away from the public spotlight. Here is a look at what Trump's family is -- or isn't -- up to early in his second term: - Whither Melania? - When the president has returned from Florida -- where he spends nearly every weekend -- it is neither the first lady nor any other family member exiting the helicopter with him, but often his billionaire aide Elon Musk and Musk's young son. Apart from fueling further speculation of marital strife, Melania Trump's absence from this weekly ritual highlights what Ohio University history professor Katherine Jellison calls a "major and very noticeable" shift from precedent. "She's quite different from every first lady for a couple of generations at least, more than a couple of generations. I would have to go all the way back to Bess Truman in the late '40s and early '50s to find such a low-profile first lady," Jellison told AFP. "Weeks and weeks go by and the American public doesn't really see her." So what has she been up to? The public may eventually get a glimpse via a documentary series she is filming with Amazon, under a contract reportedly worth tens of millions of dollars. Jaded by the critiques of her previous tenure as first lady, Melania Trump, 54, seems determined to "get the upper hand and have more control over her public image," Jellison said. "I think the American people in general still feel they don't know her, and maybe this... is her attempting to tell us who she is, but on her own terms." - Older Kids - During Donald Trump's first term, his daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner held important White House advisory roles -- but not this time. Ivanka has stated she wants to spend more time with her children, while Jared is managing a private equity fund. Elder sons Don Jr. and Eric continue to run the Trump family business, which now includes, controversially, a growing cryptocurrency portfolio. Unlike Ivanka, they both frequently take to social media to tout their father's MAGA agenda. Don Jr. -- known for his ability to tap into the Trump base -- is especially vocal and hosts a twice-weekly podcast, "Triggered," which recently had Secretary of State Marco Rubio as an "exclusive guest." Eric's wife Lara Trump, who co-led the national Republican Party during last year's campaign, now hosts a weekly Fox News show. It also frequently includes administration officials as guests. The Trump family has continued to "capitalize on their roles as the First Family," Jellison said, in what previously would have been considered "quite taboo behavior." Meanwhile, Tiffany Trump -- the president's only child with his second wife Marla Maples -- is expecting a child with husband Michael Boulos, and has remained out of the spotlight. The president has, however, tapped Michael's wealthy father Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-born businessman with extensive experience in Nigeria, to be his senior advisor for Africa, and an advisor on Middle Eastern affairs. - Generation Z - Barron, the president's only child with Melania, has grown up a lot since his father's first term. The 19-year-old, now a towering six-foot-seven-inches (2.01 meters), is studying business at New York University. He won MAGA admirers with his brief inauguration appearances, but has since remained out of public view. Donald Trump's camp has credited Barron's advice on new media, such as podcasts and TikTok, as helping him win over young men voters. Kai Trump, daughter of Don Jr. and ex-wife Vanessa Trump, has a growing social media following, especially on TikTok. The 17-year-old, who notably spoke at last year's Republican National Convention, posts frequent video blogs showing her life as an amateur golfer, as well as sharing behind-the-scenes moments with "grandpa."
