For Eric, his trajectory has largely been shaped by what his dad taught him.

Even in his 30s, Eric had already spearheaded several business ventures, making him one to watch.

Eric candidly explained that Donald spent most of his time in his office.

Eric Trump closeup sitting in courtroom

“We probably spent less time out there throwing baseballs around,” Eric recalled.

In fact, Eric has always been his father’s biggest supporter and has never publicly criticized him.

Could it be down to his dad’s early encouragement?

Eric and Ivanka Trump as kids with Donald

If he wanted to purchase something, he worked hard and saved up.

Eric grew up listening to his father and taking note of his money moves.

Donald admitted that his son had “a wonderful capability.

Ivanka Trump smiling with young Eric Trump

And then at some point, he’ll be tested, and tested very strongly.”

Unfortunately, that wasn’t strictly true.

While they were all worthy causes, the issue lies in transparency.

A young Eric Trump smiling

This prompted the New York Attorney General’s office to look into the organization.

Of course, like most things in the Trump sphere, it soon became a family affair.

Eric also made waves when he guest starred on the show’s spin-off “Celebrity Apprentice.”

Eric, Vanessa, and Donald Trump Jr. smiling

However, he was taken off the market when he met Lara Yunaska in 2008.

The pair said their vows before 400 guests at Eric’s father’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

Considering it was a major Trump family event, it’s not surprising Eric’s family was heavily involved.

Eric, Donald, and Donald Trump Jr. posing

Doanld Trump Jr. also held pride of place as Eric’s best man.

Eric made the birth announcement viaX, formerly Twitter, the same day.

“The nieces and nephews love hanging with him,” she said.

Eric Trump smiling

“He’s the cool uncle.

He’s watched ‘Frozen’ many times.”

However, that’s exactly what Donald did, and he took his family along for the ride.

Eric and Lara Trump posing in front of Christmas tree

So, where was Eric during his dad’s stint at the top?

He took up the mantle of managing The Trump Organization alongside his brother, Donald Trump Jr. Donald Trump’s biggest supporters throughout his political career have been his kids.

Eric worked away behind the scenes trying to help his dad and was quick to criticize the legal proceedings.

The Trump family at a funeral

Talking toFox News, Eric said, “No one’s ever seen a bond this size.

Top executives of large insurance companies had never seen anything of this size.”

It’s not hard to see where he inherited his resolve.

Eric Trump fist-pumping on stage with Lara

Donald Trump on stage with Eric and Donald Jr.