Donald Trump Jr. to be Republican candidate in 2028 U.S. elections? President's son is open to the idea, with betting odds at 12/1

Donald Trump Jr. is not discounting a White House run, While addressing the Qatar Economic Forum on Wednesday, the 47-year-old son of US president Donald Trump suggested a presidential campaign might be in his future, saying “maybe one day” it will happen and acknowledging “that calling is there,” according to a report.

Donald Trump Jr. Responds to 2028 Presidential Election Speculation

The remark was made in response to a query from Bloomberg moderator Joumanna Nasr Bercetche, who asked him how interested he was of following in his father's political footsteps, as per the Independent. Trump Jr. initially laughed at the question, while there was applause from the crowd.

Trump Jr., the current executive vice president of the Trump Organization, said, “Here we go. Well… oh boy,” adding, “It’s an honour to be asked and an honour to see that some people are OK with it," quoted the Independent.

He then went on to say, “So the answer is: I don’t know, maybe one day. You know, that calling is there. I’ll always be very active in terms of being a vocal proponent of these things. I think my father has truly changed the Republican Party,” as quoted in the report.

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A MAGA Heir in Waiting?

Though never elected to political office, nor employed by his father's two terms in office, Trump Jr. is still a prominent character within the MAGA movement, as per the Independent. He's also had some influence behind the scenes in the Trump administration, such as strongly encouraging his father to pick Ohio Senator and now Vice President JD Vance as his running mate on the Republican ticket last year, reported the Independent. He also voices out on what he believes online, like asking if the news of former US president Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis was “another coverup” by Democrats, according to the report.

Betting Markets Take Notice

While, betting companies are already offering odds on Trump Jr. running, and some are offering odds as short as 12/1, others are expanding out to as far as 33/1, reported the Independent.

FAQs

Did Donald Trump Jr. say he’s running for president?
No, he didn’t confirm anything — but he did say “maybe one day” and admitted he feels a “calling”.

Has he held any political office before?
No, Trump Jr. has never been elected to public office or officially worked in government.