I’d be real interested in your source of information as to Trump senior wealth and holdings before The Donald started his moves. As I recall the father had no holdings in Manhattan and I don’t recall any mention of the Trump name in any of the Top Ten RE holdings and wealth over the years.
Inquiring minds want to know. How about it?
If we can believe wikipedia, Donald Trump’s father Fred Trump died in 1999 leaving behind a $300 million estate to his 5 children. How much made it Donald’s way is anybody’s guess, but by 1999 Donald Trump was already well established.
None of Fred Trump’s real estate holdings were in Manhattan, that was a move that Donald Trump made.
Like Bill Gates, Donald Trump was born to wealth. But plenty of trust fund babies have dissipated the fortunes that they were born into. For what it’s worth these two managed to increase their fortunes, proving that at least they have some business skills.