Cue the Twilight Zone music. Eric Trump believes that he can become the president of the United States. And before you keel over in laughter, hey, that’s what people were saying about his old man ten years ago and look at the mess we’re in now. Financial Times just published an interview with Eric and he believes he can waltz into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. And so can the others.
Eric Trump has said that “the political path” for a family dynasty “would be an easy one”, opening the door for another Trump to seek office after his father leaves the White House. “The real question is: ‘Do you want to drag other members of your family into it?’” the US president’s son said in Trump Tower this week.
“Would I want my kids to live the same experience over the last decade that I’ve 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,” he added. “And by the way, I think other members of our family could do it too.”
His comments came in a wide-ranging Financial Times interview, in which the co-executive vice-president of the Trump Organization discussed his real estate dealings around the world, hit back at criticism that the family is seeking to profit from the presidency and echoed many of his father’s claims about political persecution. He also depicted the family’s burgeoning focus on crypto as a “perfect hedge” for its real estate portfolio.
One thing we can tell you is that the Trump phone is already on the skids. Last week it was touted as something to be “made in America,” this week that’s all forgotten. Now it’s going to be “made with American values.” Great. Where is Howard Lutnick to mime installing tiny screws when you need him?
His older brother Donald Jr is a frequent fundraiser and Maga podcaster, and his sister Ivanka took a role in the first Trump White House, while his wife Lara was co-chair of the Republican National Committee last year.
But Eric Trump described himself as “wholly unimpressed by half the politicians I see . . . I could do it very effectively”. US vice-president JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are seen as favourites for the 2028 Republican nomination, but, as to whether a family member would run then or in subsequent elections, Eric Trump said: “Who knows?”
Yeah, who knows Eric? Maybe America will keep plunging downhill and even you can be the Commander in Chief. My God, I hope I’m dead by then. Living to see Trump Senior in the White House has wreaked havoc with my nervous system. Eric in that position is something I don’t even want to contemplate. And this you’ll find amusing:
“If there’s one family that hasn’t profited off politics, it’s the Trump family,” Eric Trump said. “In fact, I would sit there and say that we had many more zeros behind our name had my father not run in the first place. The opportunity cost, the legal cost, the toll it’s taken on our family has been astronomical.”
He doesn’t mention that Barron is already worth $40 million due to the Trump’s recent crypto haul. That seems to escape him. But he still tells this Horatio Alger version of himself.
“I’m really busy and my father’s trying to stop World War Three,” he said. “My father has nothing to do with companies; he’s not running any of our entities. I run great hotels around the world. It’s what I’ve done my entire life; I started on our construction jobs when I was 11 years old. It’s all I’ve ever known.”
That’s right, he was pouring cement at the age of 11. Uh huh. They don’t have child labor laws in New York State anymore, is that accurate? The plain fact of the matter is, as stupid as Donald Trump is, Eric is an even dumber son of a bitch. How that is possible, I know not. But that’s the case.
Been a busy morning. I wish I’d read this before George (a fellow Vet in my bldg. who sometimes gives ma a ride) and I headed out on an errand. We talked about SCOTUS decisions and the upcoming protests set for July 17. Good topics all, but THIS would have been a lot more fun.
I have to admit my first thought was imagining Don Jr. frantically checking his “stash” which is probably divvied up in a whole range of hiding places. Because like me he had to have thought “What the HELL drug was Fredo II on during that interview?” I confess there are times when I wonder whether to say screw it and indulge in mind-altering drugs!
Oh well. Busy day ahead (more personal stuff to get done) but at least I’ve got something that’s as amusing as it is appallingly terrifying to think about.
I’m sorry, but the man can’t even make a straight part in his hair. Why would anyone vote for someone that helpless/hopeless?
“would”…be the end of the planet’s climate systems of balance, the clear end of our democratic Republic, barring a revolution, the establishment of an American version of inherited monarchy, and, eventually, us.