Eric Trump, the second son of US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday suggested that someone from the Trump family could “certainly” run for president one day, though whether they would actually pursue it remains uncertain. In an interview with BBC Sport’s Dan Roan, Eric was asked if the Trump family could become the next political dynasty in the United States, following in the footsteps of families like the Kennedys, Clintons, and Bushes.“People have asked me to. People have suggested I would. The answer is I very much doubt I would even consider it in 2028,” he responded.He cited the personal and political toll his family has faced. He described the political environment as harsh and relentless, saying the experience had deeply affected them- especially his father.“I’ve got a great company. I’ve got young kids. Politics is brutal. They put us through hell. They tried to bankrupt us. They tried to put my father in jail. They tried to indict him. They tried to smear him. They made up Russia hoaxes, which were nonsense as everybody knows. They tried to impeach him. They tried to take him off ballots. They tried to censor his free speech. They pulled him off every channel,” he said as quoted by BBC. “And listen, you know they tried to kill him twice this year right?”When asked whether Donald Trump would like to see one of his family members run for office in the future, Eric replied, “So you asked, could we, and I think the answer is somebody in the family? Certainly.”Eric said that, like his father, members of the Trump family might consider running for office only if circumstances became extremely difficult and left them with no other choice.Eric also highlighted the depth of talent within the Republican Party, emphasising that the party has strong leaders who can continue the Trump legacy beyond the family. He specifically mentioned Vice President JD Vance and secretary of state Marco Rubio as capable figures, expressing confidence that they could uphold the values and vision associated with his father’s presidency, even if the next candidate is not a family member.He added, “I think there’s tremendous amount of great people out there. I think JD Vance would do a great job. I think Marco Rubio would do a great job. We have real talent in the Republican Party in the US and I think they can certainly continue my father’s legacy outside of our family.”In June, Eric Trump hinted that the Trump family has not ruled out the possibility of building a political dynasty, with himself or other relatives potentially running for office. Speaking to the Financial Times, he said pursuing a political career would be “easy” for family members once his father’s second term ends in 2029. However, he added, “The real question is: ‘Do you want to drag other members of your family into it?’”
