Who is Eric Trump? Info about the son of former president Donald Trump, husband of Lara Trump

Who is Eric Trump?

Eric Trump, son of president-elect Donald Trump and the late Ivana Trump, is executive vice president of the Trump Organization. He's also a podcast host and former television personality. When his father starred in NBC's hit reality show, "The Apprentice," Eric Trump, his older brother Donald Trump Jr. and future stepmother, then Melania Knauss, made frequent guest appearances.

For the second time in history, Eric Trump will be part of the First Family when his father takes office Jan. 20, 2025. Below are some things to know about Eric Trump.

Who is Eric Trump's wife? Who is Eric Trump married to?

Since 2014, Eric Trump has been married to Lara Trump, previously Lara Yunaska. The couple have two children, Luke Trump and Carolina Trump.

When is Eric Trump's birthday?

Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump and the late Ivana Trump, was born Jan. 6, 1984, in New York. January 6 marks Eric Trump's birthday and the Christian holiday, Three Kings Day, also known as Epiphany.

On Eric Trump's 37th birthday, Jan. 6, 2021, history was made — but not in a good way. What was meant to be a peaceful protest during the certification of the 2020 presidential election quickly turned into a horrifying event — a dark day in America’s history. Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. as politicians like Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Chuck Schumer hunkered down inside. A noose was found outside the Capitol, reportedly for then-Vice President Mike Pence.

As rioters destroyed historic statues, defecated in offices and fought with police, the world watched in real-time — on TV, online and on social media. Five people died during the Capitol Riots. Donald Trump was impeached by the House on Jan. 13, 2021, for “incitement of insurrection” for provoking the riots.

Since then, January 6 has been known as “Insurrection Day.”

Eric Trump's youngest half-sister, Tiffany Trump, came under fire for wishing her older brother a happy birthday during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection to her Instagram followers.

Who are Eric Trump's siblings?

Eric Trump is Donald Trump's youngest child with his first wife, Ivana Trump. His siblings are Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump. Eric Trump has two half-siblings, younger sister Tiffany Trump (born to Donald Trump and Marla Maples) and younger brother Barron Trump (born to Donald and Melania Trump).

Where did Eric Trump attend college? Which college did Eric Trump graduate from?

Eric Trump graduated from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., with a bachelor's degree in finance and management in 2006.

Where do Eric Trump and Lara Trump live in Florida?

Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump and Ivana Trump, and his wife, Lara Trump, moved to Jupiter, Florida, in May 2021 from Westchester, New York. The couple bought a $3.2 million home in the gated community of Trump National Golf Club.

Donald Trump's Florida operations include Trump National, Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, and Trump National Doral in Miami-Dade County.

Both Trump sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, executive vice presidents of the Trump Organization, work out of the Jupiter club offices, according to the company's website. Both men also live in Jupiter. Eric Trump lives in the Trump National residential community, and Donald Trump Jr. lives in the nearby Admirals Cove enclave.

How tall is Eric Trump?

At 6-foot-5-inches tall, there's no doubt Eric Trump is tall. However, he is not the tallest in the Trump family. His younger half-brother, Barron Trump, only child of Donald and Melania Trump, is about 6-foot-7-inches tall, though Google and other sites list him as 6-foot-9-inches tall.

Is Eric Trump a Florida sheriff's deputy?

On Oct. 8, 2024, Eric Trump was appointed as a St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office special deputy during a visit there, according to a social media post by then-Sheriff Keith Pearson. Donald Trump also was deputized as a special deputy, the post says.

"I have always wanted to become a Sheriff!" Eric Trump captioned his Oct. 8, 2024, Instagram post. "Thank you @sheriffkeithpearson and the incredible men and women of the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. Truly an honor! #BackTheBlue #SheriffTrump."

Eric Trump shared photos of the swearing-in and one of his "badge" and special deputy photo ID, which says the commission expired Jan. 7, 2025.

The swearing-in garnered national attention, with late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel saying he didn't know there was a "Make-A-Wish for grownups."

Eric Trump also filmed a YouTube video with Pearson. In the YouTube video, Eric Trump told Pearson he had been following him for a while and complimented him on how the law enforcement agency had been handling crime in St. Lucie County, Florida, which is part of the Treasure Coast.

"We need this kind of policing in this country, honestly," Eric Trump told Pearson. "This country has gotten out of control."

The pair discussed immigration, fentanyl, education and crime in the United States.

Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network-Florida. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper.