Donald Trump’s son, Eric Trump, has sparked fresh speculation about the family’s political future after making an unexpected comment that hinted at another possible Trump run for the presidency — or even his own.
As the country continues to deal with the effects of the ongoing government shutdown, immigration crackdowns, and the lapse of food benefits under the current administration, the Trump family remains at the center of public debate. Many Americans have criticized Donald Trump’s leadership since his return to office, accusing him of creating chaos and failing to deliver on promises.
During his recent appearance on the Pod Force One podcast, Eric Trump was asked about his father’s plans for the 2028 election. Though he didn’t confirm anything, his response left people talking. He said, “I know everyone loves the ‘Trump 2028’ hat and assumes it’s about my father, but it could also mean me or Don Jr. I think we have a very different Republican Party now — one made up of fighters.”
Eric reflected on what he’s learned from his father, saying that Donald Trump taught the Republican Party how to stand up for itself in a way it never did before. “My father showed people how to fight back during the Bush and McCain years,” Eric said. “We got good at it because we had no choice — we either fought or we lost.”
When asked if he would ever run for office himself, Eric gave a cautious but interesting answer: “If it got so bad that there was no other choice, maybe. But for now, I’m happy to be retired from politics while my father does a great job in Washington, D.C.”
The idea of another Trump on the ballot — whether Donald, Eric, or Don Jr. — has stirred mixed reactions across the political spectrum. Democrats have already signaled plans to dig deeper into the Trump family’s finances, particularly the alleged $800 million profit from their cryptocurrency ventures.
Eric pushed back on the accusations, saying the family had been unfairly targeted by major banks. “We didn’t have a choice,” he said. “We got debanked by Bank of America, Chase, and almost every financial institution in the country.”
He also brought up his father’s now-famous mugshot taken at Fulton County Jail, which Donald Trump proudly displays in the Oval Office. According to Eric, that image unexpectedly helped them win support from minority communities. “It’s ironic,” he said. “That photo — meant to shame him — actually connected us to people who have faced the same kind of abuse from the system.”
Donald Trump himself once said all his children could have a future in politics. Speaking on the same podcast months ago, he praised each of them: “Don is a great guy and an outdoorsman. Eric has done a fantastic job. Barron is tall and smart. Ivanka is incredible, and Tiffany did amazing in law school.”
Now, with the 2028 election still years away, Eric’s teasing remark has set off a wave of speculation: Will Donald Trump seek a third run — or will another Trump step into his shoes? Either way, one thing is clear — the Trump family isn’t done with politics just yet, and their name continues to stir conversation across America.
