When they met, Eric was working for his father at the Trump Organization and Lara was a producer at Inside Edition.

Lara spotted Eric from across the room and was "immediately intrigued," she told Ainsley Earhardt in an interview on "Fox & Friends" in 2016.

"After about two years together, I finally convinced Eric, and it took a lot of convincing, and still to this day I think he'll tell you it was one of the best things that we've ever done," Lara said on "Fox & Friends."

Eric proposed at the Trump Seven Springs estate in Bedford, New York, with a diamond platinum ring from the now-defunct Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry collection.

Donald Trump Jr. was the best man for his brother while Ivanka's husband, Jared Kushner, officiated the wedding, the New York Daily News reported. Their dog, Charlie, also served as the ring bearer.

Lara broke both of her wrists in a horseback-riding accident a few weeks before the wedding, forcing her to wear casts on both arms.

"I had to get creative with a way to make casts look bridal," she told People magazine. "Fortunately, my wedding planner, Jennifer Zabinski, and my designer, Preston Bailey, came up with some fabulously bedazzled gloves to try and blend these casts."

Eric became an active member of his father's campaign, making regular appearances at events and talk shows while serving as an advisor and fundraiser.

The Trumps fostered the dog before deciding to adopt, an outcome affectionately known as a "foster failure."

"It's official: we are foster failures!!!" Lara wrote on Instagram. "Ben & Charlie are now brothers forever. Welcome to your furever family, Ben! We love you so much!!! Thank you @rescuedogsrocknyc #AdoptDontShop."

"I'm incredibly honored to be part of this journey on which he's invited me, Don, Ivanka, Tiffany, Melania, my beautiful wife Lara, our entire family, to play such an integral part," he said in his RNC speech. "Dad, you have once again taught us by example, you are my hero, you are my best friend, you are the next president of the United States."

Lara made campaign stops speaking to women voters, traveling with Trump spokesperson Katrina Pierson and "The Apprentice" alum Omarosa Manigault Newman in order to focus on "minority communities and people who might not traditionally think Donald Trump is their candidate," Lara told Star News Online.

"I wasn't going to have the time to adequately dedicate to this," Lara told the North Carolina newspaper Port City Daily in 2016 of her decision to take time off work. "When they're reporting on your family on the show you work for, it's a little challenging. We managed to keep everything pretty even-keeled for the duration of this whole thing, but certainly it's nice to not have to worry about that from day-to-day."

They were joined onstage by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.

The Trump campaign's digital vendor, Giles-Parscale, hired Lara as a liaison to the campaign.

Giles-Parscale president Brad Parscale told AP that Lara is an "incredibly talented person with the right experience for us."

In 2017, she also started producing and hosting the weekly "Real News Update," which gave updates on the Trump presidency on Facebook.

"Eric's going to be an amazing dad," Lara told People magazine. "The nieces and nephews love hanging with him. He's the cool uncle. He's watched 'Frozen' many times."

Eric announced the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, along with a photo of the new baby.

".@LaraLeaTrump and I are excited to welcome Carolina Dorothy Trump into the world," Eric wrote on X. "We love you already!"

"Never in a million years did I think that I would be on this stage tonight, and I certainly never thought that I'd end up with the last name Trump," she said in her RNC speech.

She continued: "My seventh-grade English teacher, Mrs. Bee, used to tell us, 'Believe none of what you hear, half of what you read, and only what you're there to witness firsthand.' The meaning of those words never fully weighed on me until I met my husband and the Trump family. Any preconceived notion I had of this family disappeared immediately. They were warm and caring. They were hard workers and they were down to earth. They reminded me of my own family. They made me feel like I was home."

Donald Trump did not attend Biden's inauguration, breaking a long-standing norm in US democracy.

Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, as well as Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, have also purchased properties in Florida since Trump returned to Mar-a-Lago after the 2020 election.

Eric and Lara's five-bedroom, seven-bathroom Florida mansion features two primary bedrooms, a safe room, and a backyard with a pool, kitchen, and a full cabana bath.

On a March 2021 episode of "Fox & Friends" announcing her new position, Lara said she's long felt like part of the Fox team because she's appeared on the network so frequently over the last several years. 

"I'm so excited, first of all, to be joining the Fox family," she said. "I sort of feel like I've been an unofficial member of the team for so long. You guys know, it was kind of a joke over the past five years, I would come there so often that the security guards were like, 'Maybe we should just give you a key.'" 

Eric accompanied Lara to the Fox News offices during their New York visit. He remains a frequent contributor to the network himself.

"Not only was this day the beginning of an amazing life together, two years later (and tens of thousands of hours worked and miles traveled on the campaign trail for both of us), November 8th, 2016 would come to represent one of the greatest political victories in US history," Eric captioned a carousel of photos on Instagram. "I am incredibly proud of the family we have created, the way we have both developed and all that we have accomplished and stood for in these incredible 7 years. Thank you for being an incredible Wife, Mother and Friend."

Lara paid tribute to Eric with an Instagram post of her own.

"Seven years, 2 kids, 2 Presidential campaigns, 1 additional dog, 2 broken wrists, 1 broken collarbone, 1 major move and we're just getting started..." she wrote. "Happy Anniversary to my partner in it all, @erictrump."

Ivanka Trump did not attend the campaign event, saying in a statement that she did not plan to be involved in politics moving forward. Tiffany Trump also skipped the launch.

Company policy does not allow those running for office or working for active political campaigns to be employed by Fox News. However, she can still make unpaid appearances on the network.

"We appreciate Lara's valuable contributions across FOX News Media programming," a Fox News representative told Business Insider's Joshua Zitser in a statement.

In a statement, Donald Trump endorsed Lara's bid for RNC cochair, calling her "an extremely talented communicator" who is "dedicated to all that MAGA stands for." He also endorsed North Carolina GOP chair Michael Whatley.

Both Lara and Whatley were formally elected as cochairs of the RNC in February, cementing the former president's hold over the party.

"Truly humbled and honored to serve our party alongside @WhatleyNCGOP - now it's time to work, time to fight and time to win BIG LEAGUE this November!" Lara wrote on X.

Eric and Lara both delivered speeches at the Republican National Convention.

Eric addressed Donald Trump's legal battles, saying that his election victory would be the "greatest retribution" after being "persecuted."

Lara echoed Eric's sentiments in her speech, saying, "I have seen this man dragged through hell and back, in and out of courtrooms, indictments, impeachments, mugshots, and even an assassination attempt. And yet, he has never backed down."

Eric and Lara joined other Trump family members and associates at the campaign's election night watch party held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Lara told the AP that after Donald Trump's election win, "what I intended to do has been done" at the RNC. Among the considerations for her next steps in politics is filling Sen. Marco Rubio's Senate seat, whom Donald Trump nominated for secretary of state.

"It is something I would seriously consider," Lara said of stepping in for Rubio in the Senate.

Rubio's replacement will be chosen by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

During Donald Trump's first term, Melania Trump fulfilled first lady duties such as planning state dinners, promoting children's well-being with her "Be Best" campaign, and decorating the White House for Christmas.

Still, she was also known to break White House tradition and defy expectations of the role.

She made infrequent appearances with her husband on the 2024 campaign trail and declined Jill Biden's invitation to meet at the White House after the election, indicating that she will likely play by her own rules during Trump's second term.

CNN reported that Melania Trump is "unlikely" to live at the White House full-time.

The Office of Melania Trump did not respond to a request for comment.

Cofounded by former Bank of America executive Omeed Malik, 1789 Capital defines itself as "anti-ESG," which stands for environmental, social, and governance. Instead, it focuses on "EIG," or entrepreneurship, innovation, and growth.

The VC firm has funded former Fox News host Tucker Carlson's independent media company, among other ventures, Business Insider previously reported. Trump Jr. is joining the firm as a partner.

Representatives for Trump Jr. did not respond to a request for comment.

Guilfoyle advised Donald Trump's 2020 campaign and made numerous appearances at rallies and events in support of his 2024 run. She also served on the 2024 RNC platform committee.

Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle have reportedly broken off their engagement after six years of dating, but Guilfoyle will remain in the Trump orbit as ambassador to Greece in Donald Trump's second White House administration.

"For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally," Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Her extensive experience and leadership in law, media, and politics along with her sharp intellect make her supremely qualified to represent the United States, and safeguard its interests abroad."

Representatives for Guilfoyle did not respond to a request for comment.

When Donald Trump launched his 2024 campaign, Ivanka Trump announced that she was stepping back from politics.

"I love my father very much," she said in a statement shared on social media. "This time around, I am choosing to prioritize my children and the private life we are creating as a family. I do not plan to be involved in politics. While I will always love and support my father, going forward, I will do so outside the political arena."

She made a few appearances with her father during the campaign but largely returned to her life as a socialite. In a July interview on the "Lex Fridman Podcast," Ivanka Trump reiterated that she did not plan to return to politics, calling it "a rough, rough business" that is "at odds with what feels good for me as a human being."

Representatives for the Trump transition team did not respond to a request for comment.

Kushner told Axios in February that he would not rejoin the Trump administration as a senior advisor for a second term, but CNN and the Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported that he would serve as an unofficial advisor, building on the relationships he formed with leaders in the Middle East while brokering the Abraham Accords.

Representatives for Kushner did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

In a Truth Social post, Donald Trump called Charles Kushner "a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & interests."

Donald Trump pardoned Kushner, a billionaire real-estate developer who pleaded guilty to tax evasion and witness tampering in 2004, during his first term. Kushner donated $1 million to Donald Trump's super PAC in 2023.

Eric Trump has served as an advisor throughout Donald Trump's presidential runs, frequently appearing at rallies and on cable news. He remains the executive vice president of the Trump Organization, overseeing the Trump family's luxury real-estate portfolio as he did during Donald Trump's first term.

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a yearslong investigation into allegations of fraud at the Trump Organization. In February, the civil fraud case resulted in a $364 million penalty against Donald Trump and other company leaders. The Trump Organization denied any wrongdoing and appealed the verdict.

The Trump Organization did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Lara Trump was voted cochair of the Republican National Committee in March after receiving Donald Trump's endorsement.

She shared the job with Michael Whatley, a Trump loyalist and former North Carolina's GOP chair. Together, Lara Trump and Whatley oversaw the RNC's platform and funds, further cementing Donald Trump's hold over the Republican Party.

Some GOP members, including Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, and Florida Sen. Rick Scott, called on DeSantis to appoint Lara Trump to the Senate seat that Sen. Marco Rubio will vacate if he is confirmed as secretary of state.

In December, Lara Trump stepped down as RNC cochair and wrote on X that she'd decided to withdraw her name from consideration for the US Senate, but teased a forthcoming "big announcement."

Representatives for the Republican National Committee and Lara Trump did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Tiffany Trump, a Georgetown Law School graduate, has attended a few campaign events and shared occasional supportive messages and videos on social media but has never been active in politics.

Unlike in 2016 and 2020, she did not speak at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

She and her husband, Michael Boulos, are expecting their first baby.

Representatives for the Trump transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Boulos joined Tiffany Trump at the Republican National Convention and a few Trump campaign rallies in the days leading up to the election, but has not otherwise been involved in politics.

Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-American businessman who owns an automotive company in Nigeria, campaigned with Donald Trump in Michigan ahead of the 2024 election in an effort to reach Arab-American voters.

In a Truth Social post, Donald Trump called Boulos "an accomplished lawyer and a highly respected leader in the business world" and said he was "instrumental in building tremendous new coalitions with the Arab American Community" during the campaign.

While Boulos was widely reported to be the billionaire owner of the Nigerian company Boulos Enterprises, it is owned by a different Boulos family.

Boulos previously told The New York Times that his company, SCOA Nigeria, was worth billions. It's actually worth about $865,000, the Times reported. Boulos later said that he was referring to his father-in-law's business ventures — his wife's father, Michel Zouhair Fadoul, is a wealthy Lebanese businessman who runs The Fadoul Group.

There's also no proof that Boulos is an "accomplished lawyer" as Donald Trump described him. A Business Insider investigation found that while Boulos listed a law degree on his LinkedIn profile, he does not appear to be licensed to practice law in any of the countries where he's lived.

"The truth is Mr. Boulos is a highly respected businessman who has proudly served as the CEO of some of his family's group of companies based in West Africa for more than 27 years, and his family has employed tens of thousands of people around the globe," Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt previously told Business Insider in an email, adding that media reports questioning Boulos' credentials were "fake news."

Ahead of the 2024 election, Barron Trump began venturing into politics after turning 18, serving as an at-large Florida delegate at the Republican National Convention.

In an August interview with streamer Adin Ross, Donald Trump shared that Barron Trump had told him to appear on the show, saying, "Dad, he's really big."

While Barron Trump will be busy with his studies at New York University during his father's second term, he may continue offering advice to appeal to young citizens.

Representatives for the Trump transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment.