Eric Trump has indicated that the Trump family has not ruled out pursuing a political dynasty, with the potential for him or other family members to stand for public office in the future. Speaking to the Financial Times, the second son of former US President Donald Trump described a political career as something that would be “easy” to pursue after the end of what he called his father’s “second term” in 2029.
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Reflecting on the personal toll of political life, he asked, “Would I want my kids to live the same experience over the last decade that I’ve lived?” While not confirming any immediate plans, he said both he and other family members could “very effectively” enter politics, adding: “The question is, do you want to do it? And do you want to subject the people that you love to the brutality of this system?”
Eric Trump also rejected criticism surrounding the family’s financial dealings during Donald Trump’s time in office, insisting that the Trumps had not profited from politics. “If there’s one family that hasn’t profited off politics, it’s the Trump family,” he claimed. He argued that the financial burden had been significant, pointing to “opportunity cost, legal cost” and an overall toll on their family life.
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He further alleged that the family had spent nearly $500 million on legal defences, referring to investigations involving Russia, “fake hoaxes,” and what he called “dirty dossiers”. Unlike his siblings Donald Trump Jr and Ivanka Trump—who both took more visible political roles—Eric has largely stayed out of frontline politics, but his comments suggest the door to a future campaign may still be open.
