Trump's children won't have White House roles in his second term
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As President-elect Donald Trump assembles a senior staff and Cabinet for his second administration, there are notable absences: his children. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Trump’s daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, were omnipresent in his first term — firmly situated in West Wing offices and often credited with (or blamed for) his decisions.
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Main Idea: Donald Trump is heading into his second term without formal White House roles for his children, even as Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jr. remain influential from outside.
Key Points:
- Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are not expected to take formal jobs in the new White House after both played major roles in Trump’s first term.
- Trump’s sons are also staying out of White House posts: Donald Trump Jr. is focused on outside work, and Barron is a college student.
- Jared Kushner still advises Trump and has been helping incoming officials behind the scenes, especially on Middle East matters.
- Donald Trump Jr. remains active in Trump’s political orbit and may still help shape influence around the second term, even without an official role.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Keeping Trump family members outside formal White House jobs may reduce clear oversight and make influence harder to track for voters and taxpayers.
Positive Impact
The move may also lower the risk of family conflicts of interest and free up posts for experienced aides.
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