Donald Trump Jr Hints at Possible Presidential Bid: ‘That Calling Is There’

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Donald Trump Jr Hints at Possible Presidential Bid: ‘That Calling Is There’

 

During an appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum, Donald Trump Jr. suggested he may one day run for president, acknowledging a potential future in American political leadership while maintaining a tone of cautious ambiguity. The 47-year-old son of U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the possibility when prompted by a panel moderator during a public conversation, sparking interest with his candid and reflective response.

🇺🇸 VIDEO: The eldest son of US President Donald Trump, Don Jr, says he could run for president "maybe one day", after previously denying he was considering a White House bid. pic.twitter.com/n6r7qAfAAw

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 22, 2025

 

“So the answer is I don’t know, maybe one day,” Trump Jr. said when asked if he would consider stepping into his father’s political shoes. “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.” His remarks suggest a continuing engagement in conservative political discourse, even if a formal candidacy remains uncertain.

 

Trump Jr.'s comments came during a session alongside Omeed Malik, founder of 1789 Capital. The discussion touched on politics and policy, offering a glimpse into Trump Jr.'s evolving role in public life. When the moderator asked whether he would “pick up the reins” after his father’s eventual departure from the political stage, his initial reaction drew a mix of humor and humility. “Here we go. Well… oh boy,” he said, eliciting faint applause from the audience. “It’s an honor to be asked and an honor to see that some people are okay with it,” he added.

 

Trump Jr. went on to joke about the applause, remarking that it came from “the couple of people we know,” a light-hearted acknowledgment of the mixed reactions his political ambitions can evoke.

 

While he stopped short of announcing any future campaign plans, Trump Jr.’s comments add fuel to ongoing speculation about his potential aspirations. His public persona has evolved in recent years from businessman to outspoken political figure, often defending his father’s legacy and promoting America First policies.

 

His statement that “the calling is there” hints at a deeper internal consideration, even as he remains noncommittal. For now, he continues to play the role of a vocal supporter of conservative values, signaling that regardless of whether he seeks elected office, he intends to remain an influential figure within Republican circles.

 

The moment at the Qatar Economic Forum was a revealing one—part jest, part genuine reflection—that underscored Donald Trump Jr.'s awareness of his political presence and the possibility of an even larger role in the future.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from USA Today  2025-05-23

 

 

[ukrules]

Vance is the next one

[JonnyF]

I don't see why not. In time. 

 

Let Vance do his 8 years first after Trump. Post Vance, Trump Jr. could well be a suitable candidate. 

[Chomper Higgot]

Has announced his dad as his VP pick yet?

 

I do though think he’s getting ahead of himself. 
 

Let’s see what the mid-terms bring.

[Tug]

Ain’t gonna happen hes to deep into the nose bag and has the personality of a potato.

[unblocktheplanet]

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

I don't see why not. In time. 

 

Let Vance do his 8 years first after Trump. Post Vance, Trump Jr. could well be a suitable candidate. 

If Shady does 8 years, I'll Trump ya 16.

[SunnyinBangrak]

Yes please! Don jr is awesome. 

 

Remember when the hivemind uses to falsely claim without evidence that Don was a crack head? More projection and democrats doing the usual speaking in opposites routine. Of course mention a certain crack head 1st son and their eyes roll, we are soooooo beyond discussing crackhead 1st sons🤣

[MicroB]

I thought it was Ivanka who was the nomimated heir?

 

I expect there will a repeat of all of his sport hunting posing-with-animal-corpses trophy photos appearing. Hunting for food is one thing, but I suspect there is a photo of him gurning alongside a heap of dead chimps someplace.

 

He's not exactly a Teddy Roosevelt.

[spidermike007]

My theory is that Trump's popularity will continue to wane once people see how incredibly ineffective he is at running the economy, at stopping inflation, and at coming up with effective policy. Hopefully that family will be finished a few years from now, and we will never see their extremely toxic faces again. Both of the sons are a pox on the face of America and the last thing in the world that country needs is more Trumps. 

[spidermike007]

6 hours ago, JonnyF said:

I don't see why not. In time. 

 

Let Vance do his 8 years first after Trump. Post Vance, Trump Jr. could well be a suitable candidate. 

Vance will never be president, that man is a bottom of the barrel pick for VP, every time he opens his mouth he embarrasses the nation, and he is substandard on every level possible. 

[soalbundy]

4 hours ago, Tug said:

Ain’t gonna happen hes to deep into the nose bag and has the personality of a potato.

and the brains to Match, like his father but without dementia.

[soalbundy]

14 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Vance will never be president, that man is a bottom of the barrel pick for VP, every time he opens his mouth he embarrasses the nation, and he is substandard on every level possible. 

That didn't stop Trump from being elected, seems to be what the nation wants, economic suicide.

[Yellowtail]

18 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Vance will never be president, that man is a bottom of the barrel pick for VP, every time he opens his mouth he embarrasses the nation, and he is substandard on every level possible. 

Yeah, Tim Walz was sooooo much better....

[Yellowtail]

I can't see Don Jr. running. 

 

I'm hoping for a Vance-Rubio ticket....

 

Trump is only losing popularity with the people he has never been popular with. That leftists hate him twice as much as they did, does not translate to twice as many votes. 

[klauskunkel]

9 hours ago, Social Media said:

a vocal proponent of things

That's in his resumé

[Watawattana]

Don Jr would be interesting, insomuch as the parallel with Thaksin & daughter.

[frank83628]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

My theory is that Trump's popularity will continue to wane once people see how incredibly ineffective he is at running the economy, at stopping inflation, and at coming up with effective policy. Hopefully that family will be finished a few years from now, and we will never see their extremely toxic faces again. Both of the sons are a pox on the face of America and the last thing in the world that country needs is more Trumps. 

I don't remember seeing photos of them passed out with a crack pipe in their mouths

[Jonnapat]

Didn't realise that it was April Fools Day.

This very nasty piece of work shouldn't be taken seriously. 

But there again there will still be plenty of MAGA still around in 4 years.

[Jingthing]

No rizz.

[Bundooman]

This jumped-up little nothing, scrounging of his father's notoriety, without an original thought or brain cell, seems to think he is worthy of becoming the next but one, POTUS?

The ginger <deleted> will long be dead by then.

A loudmouth freak, jumping on his 'ole man's bandwagon has no hope in hell!

Delusions of grandeur from a failed, never-was!

 

[frank83628]

4 hours ago, Bundooman said:

This jumped-up little nothing, scrounging of his father's notoriety, without an original thought or brain cell, seems to think he is worthy of becoming the next but one, POTUS?

The ginger <deleted> will long be dead by then.

A loudmouth freak, jumping on his 'ole man's bandwagon has no hope in hell!

Delusions of grandeur from a failed, never-was!

 

Tell us you suffer from the acronym without telling us you suffer with the acronym

[harryviking]

Before Trumps period is over, The name "Trump" will be shunned like the plague! Jr. as president?? LMAO! Yeah....sure....🤣🤣

[NickyLouie]

10 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Vance will never be president, that man is a bottom of the barrel pick for VP, every time he opens his mouth he embarrasses the nation, and he is substandard on every level possible. 

 

LOL !!!

 

But Kamala would have been great for USA .....

[Patong2021]

Won't happen. He rubs people the wrong way.  Ivanka doesn't want the aggravation and has little patience for stupid people.

 Vance will not be elected president. Even Republicans don't like him. Rubio has a better chance to be the nominee, if he can survive.

 

The midterms will be  a surprise for some people, and midterms almost always punish the party in power. 

 

[theshu25]

Like his father  ,jr  is nothing but a grifting grub. Whe n will the usa wake up tp themselves.

[spidermike007]

16 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

 

LOL !!!

 

But Kamala would have been great for USA .....

She would have been a Winston Churchill compared to Jr. who is a jerk, an empty suit, and like his dad totally over estimates himself on every level. 

[thaipo7]

10 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

My theory is that Trump's popularity will continue to wane once people see how incredibly ineffective he is at running the economy, at stopping inflation, and at coming up with effective policy. Hopefully that family will be finished a few years from now, and we will never see their extremely toxic faces again. Both of the sons are a pox on the face of America and the last thing in the world that country needs is more Trumps. 

Think you will be waiting a long time.  Compare him to any past President after Reagan.  You Leftist just don't get it.

[spidermike007]

2 minutes ago, thaipo7 said:

Think you will be waiting a long time.  Compare him to any past President after Reagan.  You Leftist just don't get it.

Clinton was 40x the man tiny Don is. And he knew how to run an economy. Don is lost in space. 

[Jingthing]

He has the Trump name.

 

That's it.

[Harrisfan]

3 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Clinton was 40x the man tiny Don is. And he knew how to run an economy. Don is lost in space. 

Yes you told us 40,000 times. Get a life.