Fred C. Trump III long waited for a chance to make his family name meaningful. That moment came when he began advocating for disability awareness through his son William’s story.
In his memoir, All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way, he shares his life in the Trump family and the challenges of raising William, who has severe intellectual and developmental disabilities due to a rare genetic mutation. William is nonverbal, uses a wheelchair, and now lives in a specialized group home near his parents.
Fred and his wife, Lisa, spent years seeking answers before William was diagnosed. Despite his struggles, William enjoys life’s simple pleasures, and his father says he has a deep, meaningful presence.
Writing the book helped Fred reflect on his journey and advocate for better caregiver training, more funding, and broader disability rights. He hopes sharing his experience supports other families facing similar challenges.
With visibility from his memoir and family name, Fred aims to push for meaningful change and hold leaders accountable to improve life for people with disabilities.