Fred Trump III’s upcoming book, All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got to Be This Way, provides a candid and personal look at his experiences with his uncle, former President Donald Trump. Scheduled for release next Tuesday, the memoir reveals various intimate and potentially controversial moments from Fred’s interactions with Trump.
One of the book’s highlighted anecdotes describes a 2012 flight with Trump and Melania Trump on what Fred refers to as the “Trump Force One” jet. Fred recounts a moment of anger when Donald Trump erupted over a minor mishap involving a spilled Coke. According to Fred, a few drops of Coke had spilled on one of the plane’s luxurious leather seats, prompting Trump to angrily exclaim, “That’s a hundred thousand dollars worth of damage.” Melania, who was present, remained silent while Donald expressed his fury. Fred later apologized and assisted in cleaning up the mess, after which Trump seemed to realize he had overreacted.
Fred’s book also touches on more troubling issues, including instances of racially insensitive remarks and harsh comments about people with disabilities. He recalls an instance where Trump used derogatory language regarding Black individuals and another moment when Trump suggested that people with disabilities might be better off dead. Fred shares a painful personal story where Trump allegedly suggested that he should let his disabled son die to avoid financial burdens, a comment that deeply shocked and hurt him.
Despite these revelations, Fred Trump III emphasizes that his criticisms are not rooted in personal animosity but rather in a desire for effective leadership and better policy. He acknowledges his longstanding affection for his uncle but clarifies that his decision not to vote for Trump in the 2016 and 2020 elections was based on a belief in achieving effective policy rather than a personal or political vendetta.
