6 – Howard Lorber
Howard Lorber and Donald Trump have been friends for about 30 years, starting in New York’s real estate world. Both men have homes in Florida and share a love for burgers. Lorber once shared that his first stop after buying a Rolls-Royce was McDonald’s.
He sees himself as down-to-earth and believes that true wealth shouldn’t separate people from the common experience. In an interview, Lorber joked with Trump about how hard work gives insight. When the New York Times asked Trump about his closest friends, Lorber was one of only two names mentioned.