Fred Trump Sr.

Fred Trump Sr. was the family patriarch who pushed his children to ascend to greatness and wealth throughout their work for the family business. He built his fortune in real estate development, and he had five children. He always favored Donald despite Donald not being the eldest son. As such, he heaped attention and praise onto Donald while belittling Freddy and his dreams within the company. Fred was always a severe man who expected only the best from his children. He did not stand for laziness or weakness, and this is the main reason that he was so disappointed in Freddy. He always felt as though Freddy was too soft and lacked the cold, calculating nature he would have needed in order to succeed in the business. Fred’s children who were able to survive in the exacting environment he created were elevated in his...