Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, has left the door open for a potential future in politics, particularly a White House bid.
Speaking at the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, he remarked, Im not saying no, but Im also not saying yes, during an interview with Nikkei Asia. This statement comes on the heels of his wife, Lara Trump, deciding against pursuing a Senate seat in North Carolina.
As reported by The Hill, neither Eric Trump nor his brother, Donald Trump Jr., have previously expressed interest in seeking elected office. However, both played significant roles in their father's 2024 presidential campaign, often seen mingling with donors on the campaign trail.
Eric Trump reflected on the political journey, telling The Financial Times in July, Would I want my kids to live the same experience over the last decade that Ive lived? You know, if the answer was yes, I think the political path would be an easy one, meaning, I think I could do it. And by the way, I think other members of our family could do it too.
At 41, Eric Trump holds the position of executive vice president at the Trump Organization. Over the past year, he has been actively promoting the family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, which commenced trading with robust backing from the Trump administration.
Despite concerns from some lawmakers regarding potential conflicts of interest due to the president's ties to the family business, Eric Trump insists on his ethical conduct, stating, I had nothing to do with the government. Ive been in the private sector my entire life, as he told Nikkei Asia.
The prospect of Eric Trump entering the political arena raises questions about the future involvement of the Trump family in American politics, particularly given their established influence and connections.
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