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Trump Jr. Signals Openness to Presidential Run at Qatar Forum

The Trump Organization executive vice president describes a potential White House bid as a 'calling' while reflecting on his role in the MAGA movement and the GOP's transformation.

Donald Trump Jr. speaks during a session in the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on May 21, 2025. (KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)
The eldest son of US President Donald Trump, Don Jr, says he could run for president 'maybe one day,' after previously denying he was considering a White House bid
Donald Trump Jr. attends the annual White House Easter Egg Roll event, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo
Donald Trump Jr. attends amfAR Palm Beach Gala on March 15, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Overview

  • Donald Trump Jr. hinted at a possible future presidential run, describing it as a 'calling' during a panel at Bloomberg's Qatar Economic Forum.
  • When asked about succeeding his father, Trump Jr. stated, 'I don't know, maybe one day,' marking a shift from his March denial of 2028 ambitions.
  • He emphasized his father's impact on reshaping the Republican Party into what he called the 'America First' or 'MAGA party.'
  • As executive vice president of The Trump Organization, Trump Jr. also highlighted the application of MAGA principles to counter 'woke ideology' in the corporate world.
  • His comments contribute to ongoing speculation about the Trump family's political legacy and the future of the MAGA movement within the GOP.