‘Continue legacy’: Eric Trump hints at political dynasty; suggests someone from Trump family could run for US president

Eric Trump, the second son of US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday urged that someone from the Trump family could “certainly” run for president in the future, although whether or not they would truly pursue it stays unsure. In an interview with BBC Sport’s Dan Roan, Eric was requested if the Trump family could grow to be the subsequent political dynasty within the United States, following within the footsteps of households just 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 private and political toll his family has confronted. He described the political surroundings as harsh and relentless, saying the expertise had deeply affected them- particularly 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 believe there’s great quantity of nice folks on the market. I believe JD Vance would do an excellent job. I believe Marco Rubio would do an excellent job. We have actual expertise within the Republican Party within the US and I believe they’ll actually proceed my father’s legacy exterior 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?’”