Donald Trump’s dedicated fans probably wouldn’t mind the idea of “Trump 2028,” even if it is a different Trump on the ticket for president.
So, some of those folks were probably excited to see a report last week that said that Donald Trump Jr. was “seriously considering” a run for the office when his father’s second term ends. Medialite reportedly cited “three high-level sources” who said Trump Jr. was considering the move.
But Trump Jr. took to X to shoot that report down, and he issued a statement, too, while pointing to Vice President JD Vance as the possible replacement for his father.
“I accurately predicted that my buddy JD would be an instant power player in national GOP politics, so your theory is that I worked my [expletive] off to help him get the VP nomination because I want to run for president in 2028?” Trump Jr. said. “Are you [expletive] retarded? I’m actually glad you’re printing this [expletive] though because at least now the rest of the press corps will see how [expletive] your ‘sources’ are and how easily you’re played by them. Congrats, moron.”
He also took to X with another post, sharing the statement again, and writing, “LOL A lot of fake stories have been written about me over the years, but this might be the most obviously fake one yet,” he wrote. “Congrats to [Diana Falzone] & Medialite for embarrassing themselves. You guys got played and now all your friends in the press are mocking you behind your back 🤡.”
It’s possible, of course, Trump Jr. may not want to upset his buddy, Vance, and is thinking about making the move. But that’s a pretty strong statement against the idea that he might run.
—Brian Linder, pennlive.com (TNS)
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