US President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump and his wife, Lara, will accompany the president on his trip next month to China, a spokeswoman for the family organisation said on Tuesday.Two sources earlier said members of Trump’s family, including Eric, were considering joining Trump on his highly anticipated May 14-15 visit, potentially to contribute to US-China business relations.The spokeswoman said that Eric, who manages his father’s business empire, would go in a personal capacity.“Eric and Lara Trump are proud to accompany the president on his state visit,” said the Trump Organisation spokeswoman Kimberly Benza.Lara Trump speaks in Houston, Texas, in March 2024. Photo: AP“Eric is deeply proud of his father and the accomplishments of this term, and is attending in a personal capacity as a supportive son.
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Trump’s son Eric to join father’s state visit to China
Eric Trump and his wife, Lara, will accompany President Donald Trump on his state visit to China next month. The trip, scheduled for May 14-15, will include Eric in a "personal capacity as a supportive son," according to a Trump Organization spokeswoman.
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Eric Trump and his wife, Lara, will accompany President Donald Trump on his state visit to China next month. The trip, scheduled for May 14-15, will include Eric in a "personal capacity as a supportive son," according to a Trump Organization spokeswoman. Sources indicated that members of Trump's family were considering joining the visit, potentially to foster US-China business relations. Eric Trump, who manages his father's business empire, will be present during the highly anticipated visit. The purpose of his attendance is to support his father and witness the accomplishments of his term.
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Eric and Lara Trump are proud to accompany the president on his state visit.
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Eric Trump manages his father’s business empire.
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Eric Trump and his wife, Lara, will accompany the president on his trip next month to China.
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Members of Trump’s family, including Eric, were considering joining Trump on his May 14-15 visit.
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Eric is attending in a personal capacity as a supportive son.
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