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All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way
With revealing, never-before-told stories, Fred C. Trump III, nephew of President Donald Trump, breaks his decades-long silence in this honest memoir and sheds new light on the family name.
For the record, Fred Trump never asked for any of this. The divisive politics. The endless headlines. A hijacked last name. The heat-seeking uncle, rising from real-estate scion to gossip-column fixture to The Apprentice host to President of the United States. Fred just wanted a happy life and a satisfying career—but a fight for his son’s health and safety forced him onto center stage, and now, at a crucial point in American history, he is stepping forward again.
In All in the Family, Donald Trump's nephew delves into his journey to become a “different kind of Trump,” detailing his passionate battle to protect his wife and children from forces inside and outside the family. From the Trump house to the White House, Fred comes to terms with his own complex legacy and faces some demons head-on. It’s a story of power, love, money, cruelty, and the unshakable bonds of family, played out in a glaring media spotlight.
For the record, Fred Trump never asked for any of this. The divisive politics. The endless headlines. A hijacked last name. The heat-seeking uncle, rising from real-estate scion to gossip-column fixture to The Apprentice host to President of the United States. Fred just wanted a happy life and a satisfying career—but a fight for his son’s health and safety forced him onto center stage, and now, at a crucial point in American history, he is stepping forward again.
In All in the Family, Donald Trump's nephew delves into his journey to become a “different kind of Trump,” detailing his passionate battle to protect his wife and children from forces inside and outside the family. From the Trump house to the White House, Fred comes to terms with his own complex legacy and faces some demons head-on. It’s a story of power, love, money, cruelty, and the unshakable bonds of family, played out in a glaring media spotlight.
352 pages, Hardcover
Published July 30, 2024
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March 4, 2025
As might be expected, I have mixed feelings about the book. After seeing Fred Trump interviewed by Nicolle Wallace on her program July 31, I bought the Kindle edition of the book. His psychologist sister Mary L. Trump has long been an outspoken critic of their uncle, Donald Trump, both before and since the publication of her 2020 book Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man (which I have not read). A good friend queried my decision to read Fred's book, saying, "Who doesn't know by now what a lowlife scumbag and bratty little fool Donald Trump has always been. ...it does seem somewhat voyeuristically perverse for one to read yet another account of a grotesquely sick man." Frankly, I was less interested in how DJT "got this way" than I was in what made Mary and Fred different. Thus emerges the story of their father Fred Trump, Jr., Donald's older brother, who eschewed the family construction and real estate concerns in favor of becoming an airline pilot and marrying a blameless woman who received nothing but scorn from the family. Fred Jr died in 1981 at the age of 42. Patriarch Fred Trump, Sr. made Donald his heir, but did not initially cut off Fred Jr.'s children, Mary and Fred III, from the family assets. Further, he had established a foundation that paid all the medical expenses of the entire Trump family. Fred Sr. made a new will in 1984, which named only his "surviving children" as heirs, thus the beginning of the long and contentious legal battles between Fred III and Mary with their aunts and uncles.
After their father's death, Mary and Fred III had maintained relationships with their grandparents and their aunts and uncles. Fred married Lisa Lorant, and they had two healthy children, Christopher and Andrea. Shortly after Fred Sr's death in 1999, their third child, William, was born with severe disabilities which would require a lifetime of care. After their father's death, Mary and Fred filed suit contesting the 1984 will citing undue influence by Donald and his siblings. In response, Donald and his siblings first stopped Fred and Mary's medical insurance which was so necessary to baby William. The lawsuit was settled in 2001 with Fred and Mary selling their interests in the family business.
But all was not over. The legal wrangling, generally instigated by Mary, continued up to 2024.
This has left Fred III in an impossible position. He had worked successfully with real estate firms and been able to provide for William's care, and he has been a staunch advocate for the disabled. After his Aunt Maryanne and Uncle Robert died (Aunt Elizabeth Trump is still living but is largely silent), he continued a shaky relationship with Donald, always mindful of his son William's overwhelming needs. Longtime real estate employment and interests were terminated by what he believes was Donald Trump's influence. Donald Trump has more than once told him that William and children like him should die
At the end of the book, Fred III, sounds like a desperate man. He's not yet 62, and remains committed to his wife and their children. He claims Donald Trump's political positions are anathema to him and says he voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020. The possibility that his Uncle Donald will once again become President fills him with fear and trepidation that is almost palpable in the pages of the book. It is a fear that many of us share.
After their father's death, Mary and Fred III had maintained relationships with their grandparents and their aunts and uncles. Fred married Lisa Lorant, and they had two healthy children, Christopher and Andrea. Shortly after Fred Sr's death in 1999, their third child, William, was born with severe disabilities which would require a lifetime of care. After their father's death, Mary and Fred filed suit contesting the 1984 will citing undue influence by Donald and his siblings. In response, Donald and his siblings first stopped Fred and Mary's medical insurance which was so necessary to baby William. The lawsuit was settled in 2001 with Fred and Mary selling their interests in the family business.
But all was not over. The legal wrangling, generally instigated by Mary, continued up to 2024.
This has left Fred III in an impossible position. He had worked successfully with real estate firms and been able to provide for William's care, and he has been a staunch advocate for the disabled. After his Aunt Maryanne and Uncle Robert died (Aunt Elizabeth Trump is still living but is largely silent), he continued a shaky relationship with Donald, always mindful of his son William's overwhelming needs. Longtime real estate employment and interests were terminated by what he believes was Donald Trump's influence. Donald Trump has more than once told him that William and children like him should die
At the end of the book, Fred III, sounds like a desperate man. He's not yet 62, and remains committed to his wife and their children. He claims Donald Trump's political positions are anathema to him and says he voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020. The possibility that his Uncle Donald will once again become President fills him with fear and trepidation that is almost palpable in the pages of the book. It is a fear that many of us share.
August 4, 2024
An interesting read. The author is a nice guy, but perhaps too generous toward his uncle.
August 6, 2024
I've read a few books written by people who know Donald Trump, and found this one by his nephew a decent recounting of the man who has made a mockery of our democracy. Trump's nephew did a good job of explaining his side of the story as a member of the Trump family, interspersing important events in his own life with the idiosyncrasies, hypocrisy, and inhuman nature of his extended family -- things that a fairly knowledgeable person has already heard.
But I picked up this book because I wanted to learn, "What else is there?" And what the author revealed should stop anyone in their tracks if they have the vaguest notion of voting Donald Trump into any political office -- especially the highest one in our land.
I am not sure what word can describe my horror upon reading that DJT thinks people with disabilities ought to die. "He doesn't recognize you," Donald said to his nephew (the author, with regard to the author's son, William). "Maybe you should just let him die and move down to Florida."
Normally, I would keep my opinions about "characters" in a book to myself, but this is a real human being who wants to lead our nation. All I have to say now is that, what is revealed in this book -- without any hint of vindication or vendetta -- makes it a must-read for all U.S. citizens who care about their families and the future of our nation.
But I picked up this book because I wanted to learn, "What else is there?" And what the author revealed should stop anyone in their tracks if they have the vaguest notion of voting Donald Trump into any political office -- especially the highest one in our land.
I am not sure what word can describe my horror upon reading that DJT thinks people with disabilities ought to die. "He doesn't recognize you," Donald said to his nephew (the author, with regard to the author's son, William). "Maybe you should just let him die and move down to Florida."
Normally, I would keep my opinions about "characters" in a book to myself, but this is a real human being who wants to lead our nation. All I have to say now is that, what is revealed in this book -- without any hint of vindication or vendetta -- makes it a must-read for all U.S. citizens who care about their families and the future of our nation.
September 2, 2024
Fred Trump’s book ALL IN THE FAMILY promised to enlighten readers on the Trump family but I didn’t think it added anything new to the conversation. It’s not particularly well written and I have no respect for Fred after reading it. He enjoys the Trump name when it brings him perks and wants sympathy when it doesn’t. This felt like his attempt to cash in on the name while he still can. It was a miss for me.
August 28, 2024
Fred Trump III is the nephew of Donald Trump, and brother of writer and psychologist Mary Trump, who has previously written a book about the experience of being essentially a tier-two member of the Trump family, as well as the forces that she believes created the former US President.
This book is quite a different take from that of Mary Trump, written in its own distinctive style. It's extremely engaging and readable, in the same way viewers might find binging on a season of the TV series Succession to be somewhat hypnotic. You recognize the dysfunction of the family members and of the dynamics between them, you see how appalling some of the values are, but the story is so compelling, it's difficult to disengage.
Fred Trump is actually a really good writer, who is aware of the importance of providing a decent narrative, while Mary Trump writes in a more academic, analytical way (though that analysis is also engaging). In short, Fred III is probably someone you'd enjoy a beer and some banter with, because like his father (Fred II, Donald's older brother) reportedly was before his untimely demise and death, he can probably engage with anyone and everyone.
Although the brother and sister converge on certain areas, they seem to disagree also. For example, while Mary regards their grandfather (Donald Trump's father, Fred Trump I) as a sociopath, her brother Fred (who bears his name) clearly doesn't, and even expresses quite a lot of admiration for the man. In addition, Fred III engages with family members he may not particularly like very much, because they are family, and he is a family-orientated guy who is happy to take people as they come and forgive problematic behaviour.
Even after Donald Trump twice suggested that those with severe developmental disabilities be allowed to die, because they were a drain on resources, Fred III reports being able to exchange friendly banter with him when they bump into one another on a Trump golf course. This is despite the fact that he has spent 20 years fighting for his son William's needs to be met and expenses covered, in order to guarantee him some quality of life, while his uncle has suggested William would be better off dead.
To me, this is the essence of why Fred III's timely book is worth a read. He's a Trump who was somewhat refined by adverse life experiences even before his third child was born into the world with severe challenges. In particular, he is a Trump who fiercely loves his disabled son, and is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure a decent quality of life for that son. Throughout the book, he is keenly aware that William doesn't fit in with the family's idea of a winner. A win for the family is a financial or electoral win, regardless of how dirty you play to get it. In this context, William is an inconvenience, and most members of the Trump family, it seems, have gone out of their way to avoid meeting Fred III's beloved son, and certainly haven't publicized his existence.
It's hard not to like Fred III when you read this book. He will fight to the death for William, make whatever compromises he needs to make for him, and will do so until the day he dies. Despite the burden his surname became for him once his uncle was elected to the White House, he was willing to visit the White House by way of advocacy for his son and other families in the same position. This is one of the occasions when his uncle suggested disabled people (such as William) would be better off dead. Fred III's stubborn advocacy has extended to those across America with similar needs to those of his son.
Incidentally, after the January 6th riots, Fred Trump was fired from his job, not because of anything he did, but because of his uncle's actions. The family name was simply anathema in much of the business world. This sort of thing is legal in the US, where at-will employment prevails. In Europe, it would rightfully constitute discrimination, and at the very least, the person would be compensated for their financial losses. However, what in most European countries is seen as fair play in the world of employment would be regarded as socialism in large swathes of the US. Before judging Fred III for writing a book 'capitalizing' on his family name, consider the realities he has had to contend with, as his fortunes became dependent on the swings and roundabouts of his uncle's tumultuous political career even as he grappled with his son's medical expenses.
The book also contains some interesting background on the Trump family. The first Trump to land in America from Germany is humorously referred to as 'Fred Zero', and he was fleeing the German draft. A resourceful teenager, he made his initial fortune running restaurants that doubled up as brothels.
The overall lesson of this book seems to be that the overt winner is not always the real winner at being a human being. And we all know which matters most on one's deathbed; hospice nurses have reported it across the globe. In that sense, Fred III is the real winner here, and one can only hope his new career as an advocate for those with severe challenges and developmental disabilities thrives.
This book is quite a different take from that of Mary Trump, written in its own distinctive style. It's extremely engaging and readable, in the same way viewers might find binging on a season of the TV series Succession to be somewhat hypnotic. You recognize the dysfunction of the family members and of the dynamics between them, you see how appalling some of the values are, but the story is so compelling, it's difficult to disengage.
Fred Trump is actually a really good writer, who is aware of the importance of providing a decent narrative, while Mary Trump writes in a more academic, analytical way (though that analysis is also engaging). In short, Fred III is probably someone you'd enjoy a beer and some banter with, because like his father (Fred II, Donald's older brother) reportedly was before his untimely demise and death, he can probably engage with anyone and everyone.
Although the brother and sister converge on certain areas, they seem to disagree also. For example, while Mary regards their grandfather (Donald Trump's father, Fred Trump I) as a sociopath, her brother Fred (who bears his name) clearly doesn't, and even expresses quite a lot of admiration for the man. In addition, Fred III engages with family members he may not particularly like very much, because they are family, and he is a family-orientated guy who is happy to take people as they come and forgive problematic behaviour.
Even after Donald Trump twice suggested that those with severe developmental disabilities be allowed to die, because they were a drain on resources, Fred III reports being able to exchange friendly banter with him when they bump into one another on a Trump golf course. This is despite the fact that he has spent 20 years fighting for his son William's needs to be met and expenses covered, in order to guarantee him some quality of life, while his uncle has suggested William would be better off dead.
To me, this is the essence of why Fred III's timely book is worth a read. He's a Trump who was somewhat refined by adverse life experiences even before his third child was born into the world with severe challenges. In particular, he is a Trump who fiercely loves his disabled son, and is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure a decent quality of life for that son. Throughout the book, he is keenly aware that William doesn't fit in with the family's idea of a winner. A win for the family is a financial or electoral win, regardless of how dirty you play to get it. In this context, William is an inconvenience, and most members of the Trump family, it seems, have gone out of their way to avoid meeting Fred III's beloved son, and certainly haven't publicized his existence.
It's hard not to like Fred III when you read this book. He will fight to the death for William, make whatever compromises he needs to make for him, and will do so until the day he dies. Despite the burden his surname became for him once his uncle was elected to the White House, he was willing to visit the White House by way of advocacy for his son and other families in the same position. This is one of the occasions when his uncle suggested disabled people (such as William) would be better off dead. Fred III's stubborn advocacy has extended to those across America with similar needs to those of his son.
Incidentally, after the January 6th riots, Fred Trump was fired from his job, not because of anything he did, but because of his uncle's actions. The family name was simply anathema in much of the business world. This sort of thing is legal in the US, where at-will employment prevails. In Europe, it would rightfully constitute discrimination, and at the very least, the person would be compensated for their financial losses. However, what in most European countries is seen as fair play in the world of employment would be regarded as socialism in large swathes of the US. Before judging Fred III for writing a book 'capitalizing' on his family name, consider the realities he has had to contend with, as his fortunes became dependent on the swings and roundabouts of his uncle's tumultuous political career even as he grappled with his son's medical expenses.
The book also contains some interesting background on the Trump family. The first Trump to land in America from Germany is humorously referred to as 'Fred Zero', and he was fleeing the German draft. A resourceful teenager, he made his initial fortune running restaurants that doubled up as brothels.
The overall lesson of this book seems to be that the overt winner is not always the real winner at being a human being. And we all know which matters most on one's deathbed; hospice nurses have reported it across the globe. In that sense, Fred III is the real winner here, and one can only hope his new career as an advocate for those with severe challenges and developmental disabilities thrives.
August 3, 2024
This book is a deep dive into the family history of the Trump family. The book is enlightening, yet heartbreaking at times, It delves into the lives of the family members and explains how his Uncle Donald rose to fame.A big part of the book focuses on Fred Trump’s own family and the challenges they have faced raising a child with numerous intellectual and physical disabilities. It is amazing how far this child has come due to intensive love and care through the years. This book is a must read. The author is genuine, earnest, and honest in bringing to light his experiences as a member of the Trump family.
August 21, 2024
Boring read.
Not worth the effort to read this book. Had to force myself to finish. Did not gain any new insights on Trump.
Not worth the effort to read this book. Had to force myself to finish. Did not gain any new insights on Trump.
August 19, 2024
If you want to be lectured by a trump it's for you. Read Mary's book it's way better.
September 5, 2024
I came to this book wide open, knowing Fred Trump could have a myriad of experiences and come to many different perspectives. In this day of age, to have a person from a famous and powerful family, write an autobiography with so little internal insight was baffling. While I understand he comes from a very traumatizing family, to so identify with his perpetrator in the name of "I am of the middle ground" or "Normal families have problems" is frightening because what it does is neutralize or normalize the offender and his behavior, making it acceptable. It reminds me of the wife of a sexually abusive husband tell her victimized daughter, "Can't we all just get along?". Truly, I spent the last third of the book feeling as though I would vomit from my anxiety over his naïveté.
There are simply too many resources and too much literature, and Fred Trump has too much access, to be permitted to minimize the horrific bullying his uncle has done: to Fred and his family as well as to the world. I strongly recommend Fred, and any of his readers that think his thinking is part of the middle way, to read some Brene Brown, Thich Nhat Hanh, or study with Jack Kornfield or Jon Kabat Zinn. To have a middle way one must have an understanding of Self. And while it is unsurprising as a Trump family member, acceptance of reality as it is, not as we wish our family is, is a requirement of identifying who we are.
There are simply too many resources and too much literature, and Fred Trump has too much access, to be permitted to minimize the horrific bullying his uncle has done: to Fred and his family as well as to the world. I strongly recommend Fred, and any of his readers that think his thinking is part of the middle way, to read some Brene Brown, Thich Nhat Hanh, or study with Jack Kornfield or Jon Kabat Zinn. To have a middle way one must have an understanding of Self. And while it is unsurprising as a Trump family member, acceptance of reality as it is, not as we wish our family is, is a requirement of identifying who we are.
August 1, 2024
Incredible Incites into a Famous Family
The author writes engagingly and gives us an interesting look into a very complex family. In spite of countless books on the subject, his first hand experience is fresh and fascinating.
He also writes much about his third child, William and the trials and tribulations that go with raising a special needs youngster. It is an easy and absorbing read I finished in two days. I highly recommend it.
The author writes engagingly and gives us an interesting look into a very complex family. In spite of countless books on the subject, his first hand experience is fresh and fascinating.
He also writes much about his third child, William and the trials and tribulations that go with raising a special needs youngster. It is an easy and absorbing read I finished in two days. I highly recommend it.
August 26, 2024
Takes guts to write this book and to be this man.
August 9, 2024
One of the more unusual books I’ve read because of how self-centered, unknown, and unexciting the author, Fred, is. Some about the Trumps’ familial history which was fine. A lot about Fred, who is unfortunately lackluster and doesn’t seem to know it. I found myself wondering why he thinks readers would care about large portions of his personal life that didn’t add much other than word count.
August 4, 2024
For the most part this is absolutely not a book about the most famous Trump. It is a book about growing up in a dysfunctional, very wealthy family, and about one branch trying to do things a little differently.
At times, reading this really reminded me of reading Spare, some of the anecdotes, some of the niggles, slights, and family infighting, that probably would be minor and insignificant on their own but which add up to create a picture of something much more damning. It is significant that the two family members who have been open and damning about the narcissistic tendencies and money grabbing greed of the famous family members, are both children of the eldest, largely ostracised child of the family; so this is clearly not an unbiased view of the family as a whole. Just because this is biased it doesn't mean it is inaccurate though. And interesting read.
At times, reading this really reminded me of reading Spare, some of the anecdotes, some of the niggles, slights, and family infighting, that probably would be minor and insignificant on their own but which add up to create a picture of something much more damning. It is significant that the two family members who have been open and damning about the narcissistic tendencies and money grabbing greed of the famous family members, are both children of the eldest, largely ostracised child of the family; so this is clearly not an unbiased view of the family as a whole. Just because this is biased it doesn't mean it is inaccurate though. And interesting read.
September 15, 2024
The book was easy to read and narrated in a monotonous voice. Fred Trump's perception of himself as a great mediator may stem from the dysfunction he experienced growing up. Instead of delving into the genuine reasons behind his family's selfishness, he simply praises himself. Mary, his sister, offers a more genuine perspective on the Trump experience. Some families have a practice where men forgive one another by assuming the best intentions despite destructive behavior. Growing up in a dysfunctional family, I witnessed a similar bond between my father and brother. Fred Trump's book was just a rehashing of events already reported in the media. This book didn't offer any truly new insights. To be honest, I felt dissatisfied. Mary Trump evaluates the harsh truth about the Trump family. Fred is not interested!
October 10, 2024
Wow. What an apologist. Your family cuts you off because you are trying to right a wrong and get what’s yours. You have a special-needs son, and not only does no one ever inquire about him, but your ‘loving’ family cuts off your insurance, and your Uncle tells you
“Maybe you should just let him die and move down to Florida.”
WTF?!? There’s NO place in my life for family who believes my son should die. I don’t understand it. I guess when you come from money, it trumps everything else, even your own flesh and blood. I feel sorry for Fred. His idea of family is so, so dysfunctional. Sad.
August 20, 2024
This memoir left me with less respect for the author. I already had no respect for DJT, but the fact that the author voted against him, listened to DJT say that children like his own should just die and then reveled in the inauguration was mind blowing to me! How he could be cut off and treated like dirt and then basically kissed the ring to be allowed in the White House and aboard the private plane was nauseating.
September 13, 2024
Fred Trump is loyal to his family. They were terrible to him and his family. I don’t get it. Call a spade a spade. They cheated you out of your inheritance. Stop health insurance on your family. Be brave and cut them out of your life.
Fred Trump loves his immediate family. I suggest he write a book how he navigated on how to provide services for his disabled son William. Maybe I would have more respect for him.
Fred Trump loves his immediate family. I suggest he write a book how he navigated on how to provide services for his disabled son William. Maybe I would have more respect for him.
September 2, 2024
If someone was/is so awful to you and your family why would you want anything to do with them?
January 3, 2025
This book offers an intriguing glimpse into the origins of the Trump family legacy, starting with Friedrich Drumpf, a 19th-century German immigrant and self-made entrepreneur (who eventually changed his name to the American spelling in order to avoid anti-German sentiment), and his son Fred Trump Sr., the original New York City real estate tycoon. It’s clear that Donald Trump was heavily shaped in his father’s image, and the family’s trajectory didn’t happen by chance.
However, the book falls short in execution. The writing lacks polish, and the second half veers into a biased and exhausting recounting of family drama, offering little nuance or fresh insight. While the subject matter has potential, I was left wanting a more balanced and compelling exploration of this fascinating lineage.
However, the book falls short in execution. The writing lacks polish, and the second half veers into a biased and exhausting recounting of family drama, offering little nuance or fresh insight. While the subject matter has potential, I was left wanting a more balanced and compelling exploration of this fascinating lineage.
August 10, 2024
A lot of repetition. I am not sure what the point of this book was. On one hand, the writer proclaims to be disgusted with his uncle and the other hand— visiting him at Mar a Lago. I found it interesting psychologically that the writer seeks those people out that his uncle seemed to have wronged (John McCain and the officer that died as a result of the Jan 6 attacks on the capital) and feels the need to apologize. It is almost like he is driven to show the world that Trump is an aberration even in the Trump family. But is he?
I don’t think that he was because Donald AND Mary Ann AND Robert screwed them out of the inheritance. Also I found it extremely sad that the grandmother was coerced to call and berate the author in the months before her death. If Mary Ann really was in the background, that is something I would expect out of Donald. So no— the entire family is screwed up not just Donald.
I really think the writer would benefit from therapy. Whatever is going on in this family— I don’t think that the writer has any visibility into how this has affected him and what is driving him to react the way that he does.
This book for me had very little insight into what made the Trumps and specifically Donald into the menace to our society he has turned out to be. I think the Mary Trump’s book is much more enlightening into the psychology of what is going on— maybe because she does have a degree in Psychology.
So, why read the book? I am not sure. I don’t even think that the writer would know why he wrote it. Could possibly be a cash grab right as Donald goes down in flames and ends up in jail.
I don’t think that he was because Donald AND Mary Ann AND Robert screwed them out of the inheritance. Also I found it extremely sad that the grandmother was coerced to call and berate the author in the months before her death. If Mary Ann really was in the background, that is something I would expect out of Donald. So no— the entire family is screwed up not just Donald.
I really think the writer would benefit from therapy. Whatever is going on in this family— I don’t think that the writer has any visibility into how this has affected him and what is driving him to react the way that he does.
This book for me had very little insight into what made the Trumps and specifically Donald into the menace to our society he has turned out to be. I think the Mary Trump’s book is much more enlightening into the psychology of what is going on— maybe because she does have a degree in Psychology.
So, why read the book? I am not sure. I don’t even think that the writer would know why he wrote it. Could possibly be a cash grab right as Donald goes down in flames and ends up in jail.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 10, 2024
2.75] Consider it political serendipity that I finally finished Fred Trump’s lackluster book during election week. It had been a stop-and-go effort since mid-summer, largely because so much of the book focused on less-than-riveting details in the life of one of the lesser-known members of the Trump family. True, Donald Trump’s nephew sheds light on the family’s dysfunction and relationship struggles, but most of these dramas have already been extensively covered. I won’t wax political in this short review. Suffice it to say that in my estimation, Fred Trump’s psychologist sister Mary L. Trump did a better job shedding light on her uncle’s psyche in her 2022 book “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man.” While “All in the Family” provides several thought-provoking insights, the most compelling material was adequately showcased in interviews the author participated in shortly after its release.
August 18, 2024
3.5 - easy read but not sure what the thesis was? Playing both sides?
December 23, 2024
Ever wonder what it’s like to be the nephew of the president? Fred Knows.
A very intriguing point of view on present Donald Trump.
From growing up going to his grandparents house for Trump family get togethers. To visiting Trump in the oval office. Fred has a unique view of Trump‘s life and Trump‘s upbringing. Getting everything from life advice from Donald, to being told by him that his son shouldn’t live anymore because of his disability.
Regardless of his politics, if you didn’t think Trump was that bad of a guy, you might think differently after how he treats his family in this book. There are some serious dysfunctions and hopelessness in their family. Especially where winning always come first. And when family disagrees with family, they will get cut off and become the enemy.
A fascinating book that highlights the negatives of the Trump personality cult, and how the Trump name has caused pain to Donald’s extended family.
Fred definitely has a negative ire of his uncle. But still finds himself drawn to family and is unable to pull away completely.
A very intriguing point of view on present Donald Trump.
From growing up going to his grandparents house for Trump family get togethers. To visiting Trump in the oval office. Fred has a unique view of Trump‘s life and Trump‘s upbringing. Getting everything from life advice from Donald, to being told by him that his son shouldn’t live anymore because of his disability.
Regardless of his politics, if you didn’t think Trump was that bad of a guy, you might think differently after how he treats his family in this book. There are some serious dysfunctions and hopelessness in their family. Especially where winning always come first. And when family disagrees with family, they will get cut off and become the enemy.
A fascinating book that highlights the negatives of the Trump personality cult, and how the Trump name has caused pain to Donald’s extended family.
Fred definitely has a negative ire of his uncle. But still finds himself drawn to family and is unable to pull away completely.
August 3, 2024
A lot of people may have been shocked to hear trump use the n word, for me that was not at all a huge factor in reading this book. What I found to be the most despicable was trump manipulating his father and cutting off Fred Trump's side of the family. His mistreatment of his family members is just wild, but you don't stay rich by being friendly to everyone. You have to be cutthroat and this just proves the cutthroat mentality of trump and his siblings.
When I read the headlines regarding Donald trump asking Fred about why doesn't he let his disabled son die, I actually sort of sided with Donald trump at first but that was before I realized that the child wasn't disabled in the womb. It was a seizure that left him in a vegetative state.
I am for abortions where a child's life would be unproductive if it's discovered in a timely fashion but I'm pretty sure it'd be considered murder after the fact.
Props to fred for doing what's right.
Sucks that he has to expose his own family to make some money since his sister and himself are not as wealthy as the others. What a shame.
When I read the headlines regarding Donald trump asking Fred about why doesn't he let his disabled son die, I actually sort of sided with Donald trump at first but that was before I realized that the child wasn't disabled in the womb. It was a seizure that left him in a vegetative state.
I am for abortions where a child's life would be unproductive if it's discovered in a timely fashion but I'm pretty sure it'd be considered murder after the fact.
Props to fred for doing what's right.
Sucks that he has to expose his own family to make some money since his sister and himself are not as wealthy as the others. What a shame.
February 3, 2025
Spends most of the book separating himself from Donald Trump and saying how immoral he is just to roll over to him when he became president. Attending his events and blushing when Donald gives him the smallest amount of praise and saying he went to his presidential events with his wife and kids because it’s “history” is so transparent. All well and good to critique Donald until you get to go to the Whitehouse for dinner to “save on tax payers money” SHUT UP. Just say you copped out for the privilege bruv
November 12, 2024
Although I enjoyed his sister Mary's book about the dynamics of the Trump family a bit more, it was interesting to get Fred IIIs take on things. After recent re-election of DJT, I'm gob smacked that the country went with this guy. Such a poor and unlikely choice and it really scares me that I live with so people who think he's great, or even acceptable. Wonder if this or any book would change minds, if these people were to read it.
January 20, 2025
You tried to take him down. Ha ha! Trump won and America is coming back!
October 4, 2024
The author, Fred Trump III, is the nephew of Donald Trump. This is his story of his family and the dynamics of how they operate. The author’s father, Fred II, was the first born son and the one the family patriarch, Fred, expected to join the family real estate business. Fred II was an affable guy and yearned to be a pilot. Ultimately, Fred II died in his early 40’s from complications of his alcoholism. Fred III & his sister, Mary had a trust set up by their family. Fred III goes on to attend college and get married and have 3 children and work in real estate, just not in the family business. His youngest son, William is severely disabled. He starts having seizures as a newborn and ends up being developmentally disabled and requiring complete care. Fred and his wife, with the help of nurses and other support staff provide his care. Shortly after William was born, the Trump family cut off Fred and Mary. They had their ailing father, Fred the Patriarch, change his will to leave Fred III and Mary out. This also cut Fred off from the generous health insurance from the family business. Because of his disabled son’s vast medical needs, they really needed this insurance. The reason ends up being, after Fred III & Mary sued the family, Uncle Donald screwed up his real estate dealings and bankrupted casinos and needed cash so he had his father cut them out of the will to help himself! Fred III and his wife advocate for people with disabilities and support for their families. Fred III during Uncle Donald’s presidency tried to get attention and resources for this cause near and dear to his heart. Uncle Donald ends up telling Fred III regarding his son, “maybe you just let him die and move to Florida”! Evil! The Trump family is quite rotten and this book points that out. My favorite parts of the book were Fred III describing his family and especially their love for William, the praise he has for the nurses and doctors that helped William in hospital and nurses that cared for him at home and the advocacy they do for people with disabilities.
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September 20, 2024
It starts with a family tree. Frederick Trump, III is Donald Trump’s nephew. And that’s why he’s writing to tell his side of the story. His sister, Mary Trump, just released her book: Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir.
This gives an interesting glimpse into the history of the family and some stories in between. There wasn’t anything new related to his uncle, Donald Trump, that hasn’t been said in the news. It seems like Fred is careful with his words. It reminds me of a family event where one talks about the weather or basic things to avoid subjects that may cause disruptions.
Fred is someone that is easy to like with high ethical values. He married the love of his life, Lisa. They have three kids: Andrew, Christopher and William. He writes extensively of how it hasn’t been easy with William’s seizures; serious and expensive medical issues he’s had since birth. He explained to Donald that it was caused by “some kind of genetic thing.” Donald’s reply: “There’s nothing wrong with our genes.”
Overall, Fred says it can be challenging these days with a last name as Trump. There seems to be no escape.
This gives an interesting glimpse into the history of the family and some stories in between. There wasn’t anything new related to his uncle, Donald Trump, that hasn’t been said in the news. It seems like Fred is careful with his words. It reminds me of a family event where one talks about the weather or basic things to avoid subjects that may cause disruptions.
Fred is someone that is easy to like with high ethical values. He married the love of his life, Lisa. They have three kids: Andrew, Christopher and William. He writes extensively of how it hasn’t been easy with William’s seizures; serious and expensive medical issues he’s had since birth. He explained to Donald that it was caused by “some kind of genetic thing.” Donald’s reply: “There’s nothing wrong with our genes.”
Overall, Fred says it can be challenging these days with a last name as Trump. There seems to be no escape.
October 24, 2024
Not gonna lie, had no idea what I was getting into. Not sure if the author, 45's nephew, meant to humanize him, but in the end 45 is still scum, this just highlights the many many reasons he is the way he is.
But turns out the author is also a disability advocate and this is also the story of how the author ended up so far from the typical Trump ways. He talks a lot about his experiences with his son, Willam, who had a series of seizures shortly after birth which led to developmental disabilities.
Basically, direct support professionals need to be paid better and people living with disabilities need to be able to live in a world that they can fully exist in.
It's an easy read, lots of moments to be absolutely furious with 45 and his siblings, nearly all of which are practically monsters. But also nice moments when the narrative focuses on the author and his immediate family.
But turns out the author is also a disability advocate and this is also the story of how the author ended up so far from the typical Trump ways. He talks a lot about his experiences with his son, Willam, who had a series of seizures shortly after birth which led to developmental disabilities.
Basically, direct support professionals need to be paid better and people living with disabilities need to be able to live in a world that they can fully exist in.
It's an easy read, lots of moments to be absolutely furious with 45 and his siblings, nearly all of which are practically monsters. But also nice moments when the narrative focuses on the author and his immediate family.
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