Ivanka Trump Poised to Take Over Her Father's Empire

Ivanka Trump could be the successor if a judge imposes a lifetime real estate ban on former President Donald Trump this week, a business expert said.

Trump, his two eldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, as well as the Trump Organization, are co-defendants in the $370 million civil fraud trial brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. She accuses them of inflating his net worth by billions of dollars to obtain benefits such as better bank loans and reduced tax bills.

Trump denies wrongdoing and has repeatedly said that the litigation was politically motivated to derail his 2024 presidential campaign, given he is the front-runner for the Republican nomination.

In September, Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that Trump, his adult sons, their businesses and executives committed fraud in their property valuations. The order is under appeal. The court will decide on a punishment and six other accusations, including falsifying business records, insurance fraud and conspiracy claims.