WATCHING AND WAITING Donald Trump stood at Trump Tower in 2016 He was surrounded by family New York City late on November 8 business associates political friends and staff They all watched the election returns on television Indiana Governor Mike Pence was with him too Pence was the Republican nominee for vice president Everyone stood quietly watching the television Trump’s hands rested on his granddaughter Kai’s shoulders as he stared at the screen The presidential campaign had been long Much criticism had flown between Trump Donald Trump left and Mike Pence thank supporters at a rally after winning the 2016 presidential election 5
the Republican nominee and Hillary Clinton the Democratic nominee There had been name-calling and accusations from both sides But it was over For Trump the campaign ended in front of a television set early on November 9 2016 The group would soon erupt into cheers One by one the states announced their election totals It soon became clear Trump had enough votes to win He would be the 45th president of the United States AFTER THE ELECTION The Trump family later gave a television interview about their feelings that night Trump’s son Eric said THE TRUMP CHILDREN Trump has five children Donald Jr Ivanka and Eric work in their father’s business Their mother is Ivana Trump who was Trump’s first wife Tiffany Trump his second daughter graduated in 2016 from the University of Pennsylvania Her mother is Marla Maples Trump’s second wife Trump’s youngest child Barron was born in 2006 Barron’s mom is Melania Trump Trump’s third wife 6
Trump’s family from left daughter Tiffany son Donald Jr granddaughter Kai wife Melania grandson Tristan daughter Ivanka and son Eric appeared with Trump during his campaign that once Pennsylvania’s results were announced the family knew Trump would win He said that the family was high-fiving and hugging Trump himself remained quiet when the cheers began He told an interviewer that the moment was amazing He realized then that it would be a whole different life for him now THE VICTORY PARTY A nearby hotel hosted the election night party Trump Pence and their families arrived there at about 7
