Donald Trump reveals son Barron 'does like politics' and offers him advice ahead of 2024 elections
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: As Donald Trump's son Barron Trump has been selected to represent Florida as a delegate at the Republic National Convention, the former president sheds light on the 18-year-old's interest in politics.
Despite his youngest son Barron's absence from the limelight in recent years, Trump discussed that he "does like politics" and would often offer him advice ahead of the upcoming presidential elections.
Donald Trump says he finds Barron Trump's political advice 'sort of funny'
During Trump's appearance on 'Kayal and Company' on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, he weighed in on Barron being chosen as Florida delegate.
"It's sort of funny. He'll tell me sometimes, 'Dad, this is what you have to do,'" the 77-year-old politician said of Barron.
"He's a little on the tall side, I will tell you, he's a tall one, but he is a good-looking guy," he said.
"And he’s really been a great student," Trump said of Barron who turned 18 in March.
Donald Trump reveals Barron Trump will be going to college
During the Philadelphia radio interview, the former president confirmed that Barron would be "going to college."
Possibly referring to the recent anti-Israel protests that have impacted some campuses, Trump said, "A lot of these choices of colleges are changing because you see what's going on in the last month," according to the New York Post.
Barron Trump's academic and political journey
Barron, who is set to graduate on May 17 from the Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida, has maintained a low profile in Florida along with his mother, Melania Trump, since their 2021 departure from Washington DC.
The 18-year-old's recent selection as a delegate for Florida at the 2024 Republican National Convention marks a significant step in his political journey.
Barron Trump will join his siblings at the 2024 Republican National Convention
Joining his siblings Don Jr, Eric, Tiffany, and Tiffany's husband, Michael Boulos, and Don Jr's fiancee, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Barron is set to support his father's political endeavors.
To cast their votes to support Trump, the delegates will convene at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee held in July to further solidify his position as the 2024 Republican presidential nominee.
With over 34 felony counts of falsified business records for allegedly concealing his payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 elections, Trump is currently facing the hush money trial.
As MEAWW previously reported, New York Judge Juan Merchan recently granted special permission to Trump to skip court on May 17 to attend his son Barron's high school graduation that day.
