Jules Trump
Co-Chairman
Miami Connection
Jules Trump has transformed South Florida's skyline with luxury developments like Williams Island, Acqualina Resort & Spa, and Estates at Acqualina, boosting Sunny Isles Beach and Aventura as premier waterfront destinations. Through Acqualina, he founded the Miami Chapter of the I Have a Dream Foundation in 1995, empowering low-income youth toward higher education via annual galas and programs. His family also supports local synagogues and broader community efforts, enhancing philanthropy in the region.
About
Born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1943, Jules Trump moved to the U.S. in the 1970s with brother Eddie, starting with a retail business before entering real estate. They founded The Trump Group in Aventura, Florida, launching their first major project, Williams Island in Aventura, in 1980. Career highlights include developing Acqualina Resort & Spa, The Mansions at Acqualina, and Luxuria Residences in Boca Raton, with the latest being The Estates at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach, completed in 2022. Deeply connected to Miami through these luxury waterfront developments in Sunny Isles Beach and Aventura, Jules resides at The Mansions at Acqualina with wife Stephanie. Currently, he serves as co-chairman of The Trump Group, overseeing high-end condo projects despite recent legal challenges over construction defects.