Eric played a founding role in the creation of Trump Hotels, the award-winning luxury hotel brand with flagship properties in New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, Virginia, Ireland and Scotland. The brand has received top honors from Forbes Travel Guide, Tripadvisor, AAA, and Condé Nast Traveler under his leadership. He also oversees the Mar-a-Lago Club, a collection of exclusive private estates including Le Château des Palmiers in St. Martin and one of the most exclusive portfolios of office, residential and retail properties anywhere in the world, including Trump Tower, Trump 40 Wall Street, Trump Park Avenue, just to name a few.
In 2022, Eric led the record-breaking sale of Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., achieving the highest price-per-key ever recorded for a leasehold interest in U.S. history and earning “Hotel Transaction of the Year” from The American Lodging Investment Summit. He also directed some of the largest commercial real estate deals in New York, including long-term partnerships with Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and other global luxury brands on Fifth Avenue. He facilitated the successful sale of Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in New York to Bally’s Corporation, one of the largest golf transactions of its kind in United States history.
Eric leads the operations of Trump Winery in Charlottesville, Virginia, the largest vineyard on the East Coast and a recipient of multiple gold medals and international awards including Wine Enthusiast Magazine named Eric its “Rising Star of the Year.” Eric also oversees a pipeline of over 20 major projects in development around the globe, including high-profile ventures in the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, Saudia Arabia, Oman, India, Uruguay, and other key international markets further extending the Trump brand’s reach and influence.
As an early adopter of innovation, Eric has pushed into cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. He plays a key role in World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance platform bridging traditional capital markets with blockchain applications. He is also the Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer of American Bitcoin, a U.S.-based initiative focused on domestic bitcoin mining and accumulation, underscoring his commitment to shaping the future of digital finance.
Eric appeared in seven seasons of NBC’s hit television show The Celebrity Apprentice, where he served as a boardroom advisor. The show, which consistently drew millions of viewers and achieved some of the highest ratings of any show on network television.
Beyond business, Eric has a long-standing commitment to philanthropy. At the age of 21, he founded the Eric Trump Foundation, which has since raised over $50 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The hospital opened a state-of-the-art Surgical ICU named in his honor, recognizing his efforts in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Eric has played a key role in his father’s three presidential campaigns as a senior advisor and national surrogate. He crisscrossed the country to energize supporters, deliver the campaign’s message, and represent the Trump family’s values on the national stage. His discipline, communication skills, and relentless dedication has made him a trusted and highly visible figure in American politics.
Eric graduated with honors in Finance and Management from Georgetown University. He lives in Florida with his wife, Lara Trump, and their two children, Luke and Carolina. Eric has a deep love for construction, skiing, the shooting sports and the outdoors.
