Donald Trump Jr. Responds To Report He’s Considering 2028 Presidential Bid

On Friday, Donald Trump Jr. swiftly responded to an online report claiming he was contemplating a presidential run in 2028, aiming to follow in the political footsteps of his father, President Donald Trump.

Mediaite, citing unnamed sources, reported that Don Jr. was seriously considering seeking the GOP nomination. The speculation arose after his father notably refrained from endorsing Vice President JD Vance as his political successor last month, stating it was "too early" to make such a declaration.

"No, but he's very capable," President Trump remarked at the time. "I mean, I don’t think that it, you know, I think you have a lot of very capable people. So far, I think he’s doing a fantastic job. It’s too early, we’re just starting."

Many observers were caught off guard by Trump's apparent reluctance to fully back Vance, given that some had expected him to lead the MAGA movement after Trump's second term. However, according to Mediaite, insiders familiar with the president’s thinking suggested that this stance was not surprising and aligned with his strategy to extend his family's political influence beyond his presidency.

Three high-ranking sources informed Mediaite that Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son and a key figure in the MAGA movement, is giving serious thought to a 2028 presidential campaign.

“Don has been the most politically involved of all the Trump kids and has always kept the lanes open for a presidential run,” a White House insider and Trump family confidant said. “He is a valued voice for his father, and a real possibility to be a contender in 2028.”

Another Trump insider elaborated, “Don Jr. has long been a key voice in influencing cabinet picks, policy, and potential endorsements. He has also consistently been the most active on the campaign trail for the president as well as his endorsed candidates.”

The site also quoted "another Trump family friend."

"One hundred percent he will run, but only for president, not VP," they stated. "He is older and more experienced than JD. In about a year, real conversations will start about him running. At this point, it’s too soon, and he doesn’t want to start a battle with JD, especially since they are friends."

However, Don Jr. was quick to dismiss the report, calling out Mediaite for seemingly being misled.

“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 ass off to help get him the VP nomination because I want to run for president in 2028?” he said in a statement to the outlet.

“Are you f**king retarded? I’m actually glad you’re printing this bullshit though because at least now the rest of the press corps will see how shitty your ‘sources’ are and how easily you’re played by them. Congrats, moron,” he added, as reported by Mediaite.

Earlier this year, Donald Trump Jr. traveled to Greenland with Sergio Gor, who now leads the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. The trip followed President Trump’s expressed interest in the United States annexing the autonomous region.

Just last week, he hosted Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on his Rumble show, Triggered, around the same time President Trump intensified restrictions on the oil production of Nicolás Maduro’s regime.

A source also informed Mediaite that additional significant international trips are in the works for Trump Jr.

Don Jr. took to X to further mock the report.

“LOL A lot of fake stories have been written about me over the years, but this might be the most obviously fake one yet. Congrats to @dianafalzone & @Mediaite for embarrassing themselves. You guys got played and now all your friends in the press are mocking you behind your back,” he posted.