Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of United States president Donald Trump, suggested on Wednesday that he may consider running for the presidency in the future, marking a shift from his previous denials.
Speaking at the Bloomberg Qatar economic forum in Doha, Trump jr was asked whether he would consider launching a bid for the white house to succeed his father. initially responding with a chuckle, he appeared to leave the door open.
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“it’s an honour to be asked and an honour to see that some people are ok with it,” he told the panel as a portion of the audience applauded. “you never know,” he added.
Trump jr, 47, currently serves as an executive vice president of the Trump organisation, the family’s real estate and luxury brand empire. Since Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory, he and his brother Eric have overseen day-to-day operations of the business, while the president retains a financial interest through a trust.
A vocal figure within his father’s “make America great again” movement, trump jr has become one of the most prominent defenders of the maga political agenda, frequently appearing at rallies, media events and on conservative platforms.
Speculation around a possible presidential run has swirled for years. In March, mediaite, a left-leaning outlet, reported that he was “seriously considering a run for president in 2028” — a claim he denied at the time. but his latest comments suggest a more open stance.
“I don’t know, maybe one day, you know, that calling is there,” Trump jr said. “I think my father has truly changed the republican party. i think it’s the America first party now — the maga party, however you want to look at it.”
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While he stopped short of announcing any formal intention, his remarks are likely to fuel ongoing speculation about the future of the Trump political dynasty and its influence over the republican party.
