Donald Trump Jr. Opts Out of White House to Join 1789 Capital

Donald Trump Jr. is joining 1789 Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in conservative-leaning companies, according to people familiar with his plans.

President-elect Donald Trump’s eldest son has said he won’t be joining his father’s administration in an official post, according to one of the people, who requested anonymity to discuss private conversations.

A representative for Trump’s transition team did not immediately respond to a request to comment.

The younger Trump has played an active role in his father’s latest presidential campaign and White House transition, lobbying for Ohio Senator JD Vance to be selected as the Republican ...