Q&A with Donald Jr.

 

​I’m Donald Jr., at Trump Tower in Las Vegas and I’ve been asked real questions by Nevadans — these are the most popular 8, along with my answers.

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1. What do you dislike about politicians?

​Why endorsements by political parties have lost their meaning.

What frustrates me most about politicians — and now, even the people running the Republican Party here in Nevada — is that it’s all about money, not merit. They talk about leadership, but in reality, they only care about who can raise the biggest checks.

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His big platform? ‘Improving school lunches’ and ‘recycling programs.’ That’s the level of ambition we’re getting — the same tired, recycled talking points from another political nobody reading off the script.

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That’s exactly what happened right here in Las Vegas: the Party endorsed the incumbent months before the election even began — not because he’s done a great job (he hasn’t) — but because they think he can raise the most money.

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But raising money doesn’t mean winning — not even close. Kamala Harris raised over $1 billion during her run for the presidency. Michael Bloomberg spent more than $2.2 billion of his own money on his campaign — and he didn’t even make it past the primaries. Both are proof that money doesn’t buy momentum, message, or merit.

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That’s not leadership. That’s the problem.

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I’m not one of them. I’m not a career politician, and I’m not running to climb some ladder or impress donors — I’m running to fix this state and deliver real results for the people of Nevada.

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Real change doesn’t come from insiders protecting their donors; it comes from outsiders who actually stand for something. Just look at Edward Durr — a furniture truck driver who defeated one of New Jersey’s most powerful senators. His opponent raised millions. Durr spent only $157 — and still won, because his message was honest, powerful, and connected with real people.

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His victory proves exactly what I believe: it’s not money that wins elections — it’s message, truth, and courage.

 

And that’s why I’m running — because I believe I’m the most qualified and have the most to offer Nevada. I’m not taking a single dollar from anyone for my campaign. While “Joe Politician” needs millions just to run, I’m running on my economic plan — and on how much money I can make for the people of Nevada and for the State itself.

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2. Who do you respect the most?

Arte de Mexico — Jerry, Tia, and David Stoffers

If there’s one person I truly respect and admire, it’s Jerry Stoffers, founder of Arte de Mexico in North Hollywood. Together with his wife Tia and his son David, they built the company from humble beginnings — starting out selling cabinets from Mexico one at a time, with each new buying trip, he brought back twice as many pieces to Los Angeles. He’s a legend in the industry — respected worldwide for his vision, craftsmanship, and character.

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Eventually, Jerry expanded his global buying reach, and before long, Arte de Mexico was importing unique items from dozens of countries and handling huge amounts of custom work — from iron to wood — with country managers across the world. I was one of them, supplying from the islands of Indonesia.

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For nearly 20 years, I was proud to be part of that golden era. Together, we furnished nearly every major resort in Las Vegas — from Mandalay Bay to Wynn — defining an entire generation of design and luxury. Every major Hollywood name knows Arte de Mexico, and their 250,000-square-foot showroom remains legendary in the industry.

 

Their crowning achievement in Las Vegas was starting Villa Reál — a 21,000-square-foot masterpiece inside the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. At the time, it stood as the largest retail showroom on Las Vegas Boulevard — a landmark of art, craftsmanship, and ambition.

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Jerry, Tia, and David are more than friends and business associates — they’re some of the most loyal people I have ever met in my life. People I truly respect, care about, and think the world of.

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Pictured: Kadek, David, Jerry, and Donald Jr. at Arte de Mexico, North Hollywood.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​3. Who do you love the most?

Kadek — my wife, who is the Co-Founder of BlkEdgeAi with me

My wife, Kadek, who is from Bali, Indonesia. After more than 20 years of marriage, there’s no one I have ever loved, trusted, or relied on more. She’s an absolute chart genius in the financial markets — I’ve never seen or heard of anyone with her level of accuracy. She’s my partner in our financial firm, BlkEdgeAi, and has helped me deeply in building out the baseline algorithms that power our system. She’s the one I trust with everything.

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We share so many things in common, and she’s truly the best friend I’ve ever had — the person I care about more than anyone. For many things I’m not great with, she seems to be — and vice versa — and that balance is what makes us such a strong team.

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I value her judgment above all else, even if I don’t always agree in the moment. English isn’t her first language, but anyone who truly knows her would tell you she’s remarkably methodical, highly intelligent, and the person I cherish most in the world. I always feel incredibly lucky to be with her.

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4. What do you dream of?

With Trump in the White House and myself, Donald Jr., as Governor of Nevada.

With President Trump back in the White House — and myself, Donald Jr., as Governor of Nevada. I dreamed of Donald Trump becoming President again — and it happened.

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I want to be able to keep an eye on all of Nevada, and to do that most effectively, I’d stay right here at my home — Trump International Las Vegas — in the center of the largest city in the state. I wouldn’t be moving to one of the smallest towns up north, far removed from what’s really happening in Nevada.

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I won’t be living up in the Governor’s Mansion like some career politician. Not a chance. I’ll be right here, fully engaged, running Nevada with a hands-on approach. No one is more detail-oriented than I am.

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5. Why are you running for Governor instead of starting with a lower office?

Because Nevada needs real leadership — not politics.
Because Nevada doesn’t need more career politicians working their way up — it needs real leadership now. Lower offices have their place, but only the Governor can make the structural, statewide changes our economy and communities urgently require. My experience isn’t suited for small steps — it’s suited for building big solutions.​​​​​

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6. Your view on President Trump?

Guess?
Well, my name is Donald Jr., and I live at Trump Tower.
What do you think my view on President Trump is?
If I could have anything, I’d vote for —
Trump Today. Trump Tomorrow. Trump Forever.
Enough said?

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​7. What are words that you respect more than anything?

“I don’t know.” — the three words that define honesty.
For everyone, that answer might be different. For me, the three words I respect most are “I don’t know.” There are many things in life I’m unsure of — and when I truly don’t know, I just say it. Those words, to me, show honesty and humility. It means to me they’re a thoughtful person who isn’t afraid to be real.

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8. What motivates you more than anything?

​When people say it’s impossible.

When people tell me, “No. That’s impossible. You’re crazy. You have no idea what you’re doing.”

 

Those words don’t discourage me — they ignite me. Nothing motivates me more than being told something can’t be done.

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I can’t stand the mundane. In my view, you either do something perfectly or don’t do it at all. If you’re not reaching for the impossible — for something so revolutionary and brilliant that people doubt it can even happen — then what are you really doing?

 

Elon Musk, in my opinion, has redefined the word genius. People like him, the late Steve Jobs, and Albert Einstein have proven that it’s that level of reaching for infinity that moves the human spirit and pushes humanity forward — into dimensions most people can’t even fathom.

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And that, to me, is what makes life truly worth living — the pursuit of utter greatness.
Yes... to move the human spirit forward.

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Want to hear a True Story?

Here’s something I’ve never shared publicly before.

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Back in the 1990s and early 2000s, I ran and owned a global antiques company with showrooms around the world called Eastern Cowboy. Later, I renamed it The Buddha Vibe, and my largest 12,000 sq. ft. showroom was inside the Baker Hamilton Building in San Francisco — owned by Ronaldo Cianciarulo, who lived in Tiburon, just over the Golden Gate Bridge. My rent was $12,000 a month in his building The Baker Hamilton and he once gave me free rent for over 2 years when I had a problem and needed help with someone who took every dollar I had and left me for dead. To get back on my feet Ronaldo stepped in unlike anyone in my life has ever. I will never, ever forget him. That's what I call true loyalty.

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Ronaldo was and is one of my closest loyalist friends ever in my life — someone I would do almost anything for. He is a remarkable man who used to say I was the reincarnation of his son.

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One of my clients at the time was Steve Jobs of Apple. He used to come by almost every time we got new shipments. My entire staff were Balinese girls I brought from the island of Bali — unbelievably kind, hardworking people who gave the place a real soul.

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Steve would spend time chatting with them at the end of the day sometimes. He was always low-profile, humble, and thoughtful. Often, he brought Thai food for everyone — he knew what they loved. My staff adored him.

He’d bought many of our Buddha statues I imported from Java and Bali, and even gave my team invitations to the Moscone Center West when Apple held events although they nor I ever had the time to go.

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Steve was one of the nicest clients we ever had — All my staff who were from Bali and I still miss him deeply. He was raw brilliance — the kind that changed the world for the better that wasn't fully understood and appreciated in real time... till after he was gone.

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