President Donald Trump stirred interest by suggesting that all his children could potentially enter politics, fueling speculation about a possible Trump political dynasty beyond his current term in the White House.
While on a tour of the White House with President Trump, Fox News reporter Laura Ingraham asked him which one of his children could eventually become president of the United States. Ingraham said, “A lot of people think [Barron] could be the next Trump president.”
Donald replied, “I don’t know. I think—” as Ingraham interjected, “Or Eric, or a lot of people are wondering which child would be the best.”
“In a certain way, they all could,” the president said before abruptly changing the topic to show off his “Presidential Walk of Fame” in the West Colonnade. The interview aired on the Monday and Tuesday editions of Fox News Channel’s “The Ingraham Angle.”
Earlier this year, in a conversation with Miranda Devine of the New York Post on her podcast, “Pod Force One,” released Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Trump expressed his belief that each of his children probably has a future in politics. When asked about his eldest son’s potential presidential bid, Trump praised each child, describing Donald Trump Jr. as a good guy and outdoorsman, and noting Eric Trump’s exceptional work.
Eric Trump, 41, has been vocal about his presidential aspirations. As co-executive vice president of the Trump Organization, he told the Financial Times in July that pursuing the presidency would be feasible for family members. He acknowledged the challenges of public life, questioning whether he wants his children to experience the same. At the Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference in Hong Kong on August 29, Eric told Nikkei Asia he would not rule out a presidential run but is neither saying yes nor no. He also expressed dissatisfaction with current politicians, telling the Financial Times he is unimpressed by many and believes he could execute the role effectively.
Donald Trump Jr., 47, has attracted younger voters despite stating he has no interest in running for office. A YouGov survey showed over 25 percent of Republicans and right-leaning independents under 30 years old selected Trump Jr. as their preferred candidate for the Republican ticket in 2028. The poll indicated 53 percent of voters aged 18 to 29 and 55 percent aged 30 to 44 would consider voting for him in the next Republican primary. Despite these figures, Trump Jr. posted on his X account that he had no interest in running for office in 2028 or soon. He currently hosts a biweekly podcast titled “Triggered With Don Jr.,” focusing on political topics.
Donald Jr. and Eric were influential in persuading their father to choose Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his vice presidential running mate. When President Trump inclined toward North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, the brothers advocated for Vance. The family’s political engagement has shifted during Trump’s second term. Ivanka Trump, 43, and her husband Jared Kushner, former White House advisers, have exited politics. In 2022, Ivanka announced prioritizing her children and private family life, stating she did not plan to engage in politics.
Tiffany Trump Boulos, daughter of Marla Maples and Donald Trump, went to law school, married Michael Boulos in 2022, and had a son in May. Of all Trump’s children she stays mostly out of the limelight.
Barron Trump, now 19 and studying at New York University’s campus in Washington, DC, has emerged as an unexpected influence on his father’s political strategy. President Trump credited Barron with recommending appearances on podcasts targeting younger male voters, including “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “This Past Weekend with Theo Von,” and Logan Paul’s “Impaulsive.” Barron participated in his father’s cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial, launched in September 2024, serving as an ambassador with his brothers. Many Republicans now view Barron as a potential future political figure due to his understanding of youth culture and digital finance.
The prospect of a Trump political dynasty faces competition from other Republicans. Vice President JD Vance leads polls as the preferred 2028 Republican candidate, with 42 percent of Republicans and right-leaning independents viewing him as the best fit. Donald Trump Jr. follows with 13 percent support, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis with 7 percent, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio with 5 percent. LBC US politics reporter Simon Marks noted the family’s aspirations for a dynasty, raising questions for Vice President Vance, who may face challenges in 2028. Marks added that Don Jr. is more likely to run, but Eric Trump may be more appealing to voters, contingent on President Trump’s second term’s success by the 2027 primary contests.
Eric Trump is currently trustee and executive vice president of the Trump Organization. His wife, Lara Trump, a former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, now hosts the Fox News show “My View with Lara Trump.” Trump family members and allies had encouraged Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint Lara Trump to the Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, who was appointed Secretary of State. DeSantis eventually selected Ashley Moody.
Asked if 2024 would mark the final Trump-family election, Eric stated he did not know and that time would tell, adding that there are more potential candidates than just himself. The Trump Organization’s value is currently estimated between $8 billion and $12 billion, according to Eric, while President Trump’s stake in Trump Media & Technology Group is valued at $2 billion.