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Donald Trump III channels grandfather with uncanny resemblance and signature pout at Capitol Hill hearing

By Khushali Srivastava
Published on : 04:06 PST, Jul 10, 2025

Donald Trump III sparks comparisons to grandfather Donald Trump after debuting familiar expression during a recent public appearance (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images, Bernard Gotfryd collection/ Library of Congress)

WASHINGTON, DC: Sixteen-year-old Donald Trump III sparked a flurry this week after appearing at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing for how closely he resembled his famous grandfather, President Donald Trump.

The teen, son of Donald Trump Jr and Vanessa Trump, was photographed seated in the gallery on Wednesday, July 9, as he watched Kimberly Guilfoyle testify during her nomination hearing to become US ambassador to Greece.

Donald Trump III channels grandfather’s iconic look during Capitol Hill appearance

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 09: Donald Trump III, grandson of U.S. President Donald Trump, listens as Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to Greece, speaks during a nominations hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill on July 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. The committee will hear from a series of nominees for United States ambassador and foreign service roles. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) — Donald Trump III, grandson of President Donald Trump, listens as Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Trump's nominee to be the US ambassador to Greece, speaks during a nominations hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill on July 9, 2025 in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

There was an undeniable resemblance between the teenager and his grandfather particularly noticeable when he mirrored Trump’s trademark expression, complete with the familiar pout, tight-lipped look, and intense gaze.

Dressed in a navy suit, white shirt, and patriotic red-and-blue tie, Trump III exuded a polished presence as he listened intently.

Trump III is currently enrolled at the New York Military Academy, the same institution once attended by his grandfather.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 17: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing a proclamation in the Oval Office at the White House on April 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. The proclamation expands fishing rights in the Pacific Islands to an area he described as three times the size of California. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) — President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing a proclamation in the Oval Office at the White House on April 17, 2025 in Washington, DC (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

He is the eldest son of Don Jr and Vanessa Trump, who were married from 2005 until their high-profile divorce in 2018. Donald III shares the Trump name with four siblings - Kai, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe.

Vanessa has recently confirmed her relationship with golf legend Tiger Woods. After months of speculation, the couple made their relationship public earlier this year.

Asked about the pairing, President Trump said, “Well, I love Tiger and I love Vanessa and they had a great relationship. Tiger actually called me a couple of months ago… he and I have a very special relationship. I played golf with him a couple of times over the last month and he’s a fantastic guy and a fantastic athlete and he told me about it.”

Kimberly Guilfoyle vows to strengthen US-Greece alliance in defence, energy and trade

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 09: Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to Greece, listens during a nominations hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill on July 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. The committee will hear from a series of nominees for United States ambassador and foreign service roles. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) — Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to Greece, listens during a nominations hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill on July 9, 2025 in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

In a testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Guilfoyle described Greece as a “pillar of stability” in the Eastern Mediterranean and vowed to deepen bilateral cooperation across defence, energy, and economic sectors.

Guilfoyle pointed to Greece’s projected increase in defence spending up to 3% of GDP by 2025 and possibly 5% in future years and noted its procurement of advanced American systems, including F-35 fighter jets and Apache helicopters.

Guilfoyle highlighted the strong defense relationship between the United States and Greece, citing plans for collaborative naval frigate production as evidence of a shared long-term strategic vision.

Should her nomination as ambassador be approved, she highlighted that advancing Greece’s defense modernization and expanding bilateral military cooperation would be at the forefront of her agenda.

Guilfoyle also stressed the importance of energy security, describing Greece as a growing energy hub in the region.

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