# Donald Trump Jr.

**Type:** Person  
**Status:** Active  
**Roles:** Managing Partner at 1789 Capital, Strategic Advisor to Kalshi

## Overview

Son of President Donald Trump, managing partner of venture capital fund 1789 Capital, and strategic advisor to prediction market platform Kalshi.

## Timeline

- **2026-04-06** — Front Office Sports reports Trump Jr. serves as strategic advisor to Kalshi while 1789 Capital invested in Polymarket, creating structural conflict as Trump administration sues states to establish CFTC preemption protecting both platforms. Spokesperson stated he advises only on marketing strategy and does not trade on prediction markets personally. Kalshi CEO publicly denied Trump family relationships influence regulatory decisions.

## Significance

Trump Jr.'s dual financial interest in Kalshi (advisory role) and Polymarket (1789 Capital investment) while his father's administration pursues federal preemption benefiting both platforms has created a political capture narrative that 39 state attorneys general have embraced in opposition to federal policy. PBS reported: 'Any friendly decision the CFTC makes on this industry could end up financially benefiting the president's family.'