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How did Fred Trump influence Donald Trump?

Fred Trump groomed Donald Trump to take over his business empire, encouraging his rebellious streak and telling him he was a “king” and urging him to be a “killer.” During the summer before he went away to college, Donald Trump worked for his father, doing yard work and maintenance at properties.