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The grandson of Friedrich Drumpf, the German immigrant who spoke no English and had to change his name to Trump to fit in is now trying to save America
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The grandson of Friedrich Drumpf, the German immigrant who spoke no English and had to change his name to Trump to fit in is now trying to save America

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Simon Ateba
Aug 24, 2024
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It is interesting how much Friedrich Drumpf's family has achieved in just three generations. Coming from Germany without speaking English or having immigration documents, Mr. Drumpf, who later changed his name to Trump to sound more American, arrived in the United States at the age of 16. He had no papers, but he was processed at Ellis Island in New Yor…

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