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Eric Trump Suggests He May Seek Presidency After 2029

In a Financial Times interview he described the path to the presidency as straightforward, questioning whether he wants to expose his family to political scrutiny.

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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 told the Financial Times that a political career for him or another family member “would be an easy one” once Donald Trump’s second term concludes in 2029.
  • He described being “wholly unimpressed by half the politicians” he observes and said he believes he “could do it very effectively.”
  • He acknowledged doubts about subjecting his children and relatives to the “brutality” of public life.
  • He denied that the Trump family has financially benefited from politics, asserting it has incurred significant legal and reputational costs.
  • He remains co-executive vice president of the Trump Organization, balancing corporate leadership responsibilities alongside potential political ambitions.