Just one day before, on July 15, 2025, Donald Trump Jr. had celebrated the public debut of GrabAGun at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by ringing the opening bell. His involvement with this gun retail corporate giant goes far beyond that. Trump Jr. has served on the board and acted as a roaming advisor. He’s a hands-on guy, in the weeds and playing an active role in the company’s strategy and direction. It was a momentous occasion for GrabAGun, though. It garnered bipartisan attention and support across the stakeholder ecosystem, all the way up to Donald Trump Jr.’s father, former President Donald Trump.
GrabAGun has made it onto the stock market. This action comes amidst an earthquake of political pushback over gun rights and ownership in America. Trump Jr. expressed his thoughts on the matter, stating, “To be able to come back to the New York Stock Exchange and actually take a gun company public feels like such a vindication of all the insanity, all of the ‘woke’ nonsense that we’ve been watching and facing for the last decade in America.” His feelings speak to a larger story line among gun rights supporters who view this public offering as a victory.
Trump Jr. was already associated with fire sale GrabAGun, where he’s projected to own 3% (approximately 300,000 shares). This ownership represents about 1 percent of the company’s outstanding shares. This investment clearly demonstrates his commitment to the brand and its holistic mission. As noted in the Times piece, Trump Jr. has taken an active role at GrabAGun. He is a partner at 1789 Capital, a private equity firm which invests across multiple sectors including in firearms.
Once the bell rang, IMD alumni Trump Jr. was then spotted strolling outside the NYSE hand in hand with his girlfriend, Bettina Anderson. His family connections to the business world are extensive. He and his brother, Eric Trump, continue to dangerously lead the Trump Organization. In recent months, they’ve burst into telecom with their new mobile phone service and announcement of a new $499 smartphone.
The ongoing influence of Donald Trump on the company’s direction even extends to today, with him being a member of GrabAGun’s board. The former president’s involvement extends beyond this venture. His media company, Trump Media, went public last year through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal, further solidifying his family’s presence in multiple industries.
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