Could the Trump family be gearing up for yet another White House bid?
In a revealing podcast interview on "Pod Force One," released on Wednesday, Eric Trump opened up about his father, Donald Trump’s recent victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in November 2024, the family’s political future, and their business challenges amid intense scrutiny.
The New York Post reported that Eric Trump didn’t shy away from speculation about 2028, refusing to rule out his father pursuing a third presidential term.
It’s a bold idea, considering the constitutional questions, but for a family that thrives on defying norms, it’s hardly a shock. One wonders if the left’s obsession with “democracy under threat” will flare up at the mere suggestion.
Adding fuel to the speculation, Eric didn’t dismiss the idea of himself or his brother, Don Jr., stepping into the political ring either.
Podcast host Miranda Devine pointedly noted, “I know you love the 2028, Trump 2028 cap, and people always assume it’s about Donald Trump, but it could also mean Eric Trump, Don Jr.” That cap might just be the most ambiguous campaign gear yet.
Eric’s response was coy but telling, hinting at a Republican Party transformed by his father’s influence. “I think you have a different Republican Party now, and I think you have a Republican Party of fighters,” he said. It’s a jab at the old guard—think Bush or McCain—who, in his view, lacked the grit to push back against progressive overreach.
Indeed, the Trump family seems to relish the fight, forged in the crucible of relentless opposition. Eric emphasized their resilience, shaped by necessity in a political landscape that often feels stacked against them. If the left thought they could break this family, they’ve clearly underestimated their staying power.
The conversation also turned to the dramatic moments of the 2024 campaign, including Donald Trump surviving two assassination attempts.
One chilling incident involved a 20-year-old lone gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, who shot Trump in the ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, while he was reviewing an immigration chart. It’s a stark reminder of the stakes—and the dangers—of challenging the status quo.
Yet, Eric suggested these attacks inadvertently bolstered their cause, particularly with unexpected demographics. “Isn’t the great irony of the world the fact that that’s probably the one thing that helped us with the African American vote the most and minority communities?” he mused. It’s a provocative claim, suggesting shared frustration with systemic overreach resonated deeply.
Eric elaborated on this point, connecting the family’s struggles to broader grievances. “It took those very communities that had been so abused by the very system that were coming after this guy, and they’ve done this to us, and I’ve seen this before, and I don’t like it,” he added. If true, it’s a political shift that could confound the left’s narrative for years.
Beyond politics, Eric didn’t hold back on the family’s business woes, claiming they’ve been “debanked” by major financial institutions like Bank of America and Chase. It’s a striking accusation, painting a picture of corporate America aligning against them. One can’t help but question if this is less about risk and more about ideology.
Despite such challenges, the Trump family’s business ventures appear to be thriving, with Reuters reporting over $800 million in cryptocurrency sales this year alone.
That’s a staggering figure, especially for a family under constant investigation. It suggests a knack for turning adversity into opportunity, much to the chagrin of their critics.
Speaking of critics, Democrats are reportedly eager to probe the family’s dealings, potentially launching formal investigations if they reclaim the House in the 2026 midterms. It’s a familiar playbook—use power to dig for dirt—but it’s unclear if it’ll yield anything beyond headlines. The Trumps, after all, seem adept at weathering these storms.
For conservatives tired of establishment games, the Trump saga—be it political ambition, survival of literal attacks, or business tenacity—feels like a middle finger to a system that often prioritizes narrative over fairness.
While skeptics will cry foul over any hint of 2028 plans, the family’s ability to keep fighting, and even winning, speaks volumes. Perhaps the real question isn’t if they’ll run again, but how anyone could stop them.