Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, is set to enter the political world as a Florida delegate for the 2024 Republican National Convention. The 18-year-old, who is set to graduate from high school in mid-May, was chosen by the Republican Party of Florida on Wednesday, May 8, as one of the state's at-large delegates, according to NBC News.
"We have a great delegation of grassroots leaders, elected officials and even Trump family members," Florida GOP chairman Evan Power said in a statement. "Florida is continuing to have a great convention team, but more importantly we are preparing to win Florida and win it big."
Barron, whose mother is Melania Trump, has largely stayed out of the spotlight compared to his older siblings Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Tiffany Trump, and Ivanka Trump. However, his selection as a delegate has sparked mixed reactions from political commentators and the public.
Allison Gill, a political commentator, noted that Barron is "no longer off limits" following the announcement, while Rob Voreck suggested that Barron's move into politics is "going to end very badly." Voreck added, "He's now fair game to the media. I'm actually surprised. I thought Melania would do everything to prevent this but if Barron, now an adult, personally made the decision to participate in his father's circus, so be it."
Another commenter stated, "Children are off limits. However, at 18, Barron is now considered an adult. Should Barron choose to enter the Republican political circus, it will be game on."
A Trump campaign official told ABC News that Barron is "very interested" in the political process, saying, "Yes, he's on the delegation roster and Barron is very interested in our nation's political process."
Barron is not the only Trump family member playing an active role in the former president's campaign. Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Tiffany Trump, and Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend, will also serve as Florida at-large delegates. Eric Trump will serve as delegation chair, while Guilfoyle will serve on the Platform Committee.
Meanwhile, Ivanka Trump, who previously stated she would not join her father's administration again if he were to become president, is reportedly "warming to the idea of trying to be helpful again," according to an insider. The source claimed that the 42-year-old is "privately not ruling out having some sort of role" and is "quietly surveying members of her inner circle about when it might make sense to reengage with the campaign - and even whether to take a job in the administration if Trump wins."
Another insider suggested that Ivanka is considering her next move carefully, saying, "After a long-standing position of ruling it out, she's more open to it. It's getting more real, it's revving up." However, her husband, Jared Kushner, is said to be more focused on his investment business and "more measured" about discussing a return to politics.
Despite these claims, a spokesperson for Ivanka and Jared stated, "As they've both repeatedly stated, Ivanka and Jared continue to focus on their family and lives in the private sector and do not intend to go back to politics."
