Barron Trump has refused to serve as an at-large delegate for Florida at the Republican National Convention, the Daily Mail reported.
The Florida Republican Party has selected President Trump’s 18-year-old son as its candidate for his first foray into politics ahead of his May 17 high school graduation ceremony. A spokesperson for former first lady Melania Trump said Barron was declining the role “due to prior commitments.” according to to the Daily Mail.
“Mr. Barron is honored to be selected as a representative for the Republican Party of Florida, but unfortunately due to prior commitments he will not be participating,” a spokesperson said.
Scoop: Barron Trump is turning down Florida’s offer to be a delegate to this summer’s Republican National Convention, citing “prior commitments,” Melania Trump’s office says.https://t.co/dhir1y6pa7
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NBC News first reported that the convention selected his two half-brothers, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, as well as his half-sister Tiffany and sister-in-law Kimberly Guilfoyle. report. (Related: Former NBC executive continues his bizarre obsession with Barron Trump, who is not yet an adult)
Mr. Barron’s father was granted permission to attend Mr. Barron’s graduation ceremony while the hush money trial brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg continues. Mr. Bragg is indicting the former president on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 hush-money payment to him. Porn star Stormy Daniels.
President Trump said in a recent interview that Barron has become very interested in politics and even gives advice to his father.
“He saw it. He doesn’t need to hear. He’s a smart guy. He doesn’t need to hear much. But he’s a great guy,” Trump said. Said Friday on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT in Philadelphia with “Kayal and Company.” “He’s a little tall. I’ll tell you, he’s tall, but he’s a handsome guy.”
“And he was a really great student,” he continued. “And he likes politics. It’s kind of funny. He says to me sometimes, ‘Dad, this is what you have to do.'”
The 18-year-old has been talked about by many on the left, but has rarely been seen in public. The Daily Beast published the unconfirmed article at the request of chief content creator Joanna Coles, who learned from a source that Barron was planning to attend New York University (NYU).
