Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, has decided not to serve as a Florida delegate at the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. This decision was confirmed on Friday by a statement from Melania Trump's office, citing "prior commitments" as the reason for his withdrawal.
"Barron is honored to have been chosen as a delegate by the Florida Republican party, but he regretfully declines to participate," stated the former First Lady's office. This announcement came shortly after the Florida Republican Party's chair, Evan Power, had enthusiastically declared Barron as one of the 41 at-large delegates from Florida, set to partake in the national event where the GOP will officially nominate Donald Trump for the upcoming presidential election.
The announcement caught the attention of the political community, especially considering Barron Trump's generally low public profile. Recently turning 18 in March and nearing his high school graduation from Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida, Barron has been mostly shielded from the media spotlight, in contrast to his older siblings who have been active in their father's political campaigns.
Donald Trump expressed a blend of personal pride and humor when discussing Barron's interest in politics earlier on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT in Philadelphia. "He's really been a great student. And he does like politics. It's sort of funny. He'll tell me sometimes, 'Dad, this is what you have to do,'" Trump shared.
The timing of Barron's high school graduation next week aligns closely with the scheduling of the convention, potentially contributing to his decision. Notably, the judge presiding over Donald Trump's ongoing hush-money trial in New York has agreed to a recess on May 17th, allowing the former president to attend his son's graduation.
The rest of the Trump family remains deeply involved with the Republican convention. Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany Boulos, née Trump, along with her husband Michael Boulos, will all serve as at-large delegates. Eric Trump is slated to have a prominent role as the delegation chair, where he will officially place his father's name into nomination.
Interestingly, aside from Barron, Ivanka Trump is the only other Trump sibling not participating as a delegate at this year's convention. This selective engagement highlights varied involvement levels within the Trump family, reflecting their individual public and political inclinations.
