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Eric Trump hints at the possibility of running for the U.S. presidency.
Eric Trump, the son of former President Donald Trump, has hinted at the possibility of running for the U.S. presidency, expressing strong confidence in his ability to succeed in that arena. In remarks he gave to the Financial Times, he said: "The real question is: do I want to bring another family into this fight? Do I want my children to experience what I've endured over the past decades? If the answer is yes, then I believe the path to the White House might be easier than some think because I have the capability to achieve it."
Eric, 41 years old, confirmed that other members of his family might consider running for president in the future, indicating the potential candidacies of other relatives despite most of his siblings, such as Donald Jr. and Ivanka, have largely stayed away from politics and focused on managing the family business since their father took office in 2017.
Notably, Eric had remained out of the political spotlight for a long time, but he expressed his conviction that he could perform effectively and showed discontent with some politicians he considers incompetent, believing he could deliver an outstanding performance in the role.
Regarding the upcoming presidential race, current Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among the most prominent potential Republican candidates. When asked whether the 2024 election might be Trump’s last chance to run, Eric responded ambiguously: "I don't know… time will tell. But there are others besides me who could run."
He also discussed the idea of the family exploiting power and influence. When questioned about criticism directed at the family for making money through the White House, he strongly denied it, saying: "If there's a family that hasn't benefited from politics, it’s the Trump family." He explained that the family’s wealth would have been significantly different had his father not run for president, noting that the family spent around $500 million defending itself against allegations related to alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election. He concluded: "Honestly, I think we would have saved a lot of money if my dad hadn’t run initially. That was the opportunity cost, the legal cost, and the price our family paid it was very high."
