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Eric Trump Signals Openness to Run for President After Father’s Term

Eric Trump told the Financial Times that any future run hinges on his willingness to expose his family to political scrutiny after expressing confidence he could outperform today’s officeholders.

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Eric Trump is contemplating a presidential run in 2028, citing family concerns over public scrutiny as a key hurdle.
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Overview

  • Eric Trump said a Trump family political path “would be an easy one” and that he believes he could serve “very effectively.”
  • He described himself as “wholly unimpressed by half the politicians I see,” citing his frustration with incumbents.
  • He identified the main obstacle as deciding whether to subject his loved ones to the “brutality” of public life.
  • He denied allegations that the Trump family profited from politics, calling those claims unfounded and pointing to high legal and opportunity costs.
  • On whether the 2024 election will be the last with a Trump on the ballot, he said “time will tell” and noted that “there’s more people than just me.”