Former President Trump praised his 18-year-old son Barron on Friday as a “smart kid,” adding that the former eldest son likes to give his father political advice.
The would-be 2024 Republican nominee said on Philadelphia’s Talk Radio 1210 WPHT after being asked by the host whether he had given Barron advice about how “messy” politics can be, saying, “I don’t think he’s seen it. I’m here. There’s no need to ask.”
“He’s a smart guy,” Trump continued. “You don’t have to ask too much about him, but he’s a great guy. He’s a little on the tall side. I’ll tell you, he’s tall. But he was handsome and a really good student. He likes politics.”
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Former President Trump called his son Barron a “smart guy.” (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
He added that Barron, who turned 18 in March and can vote for the first time this year, likes to give political advice.
“It’s funny, sometimes he says to me, ‘Dad, this is what you have to do.’ Anyway, he’s a good guy, he’s a senior in high school and he’s going to college. That’s it.”
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The 18-year-old had been selected by the Florida Republican Party to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention, but he withdrew in a statement through his mother, Melania Trump’s office.
U.S. President Donald Trump and his son Barron wave as they board Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, August 16, 2020. (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP) (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP) Jim Watson/AFP, Getty Images) (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)
“Mr. Barron is honored to have been selected as a representative for the Republican Party of Florida, but due to prior commitments, he regrettably declines to participate,” the statement said.
The Republican National Convention is scheduled for July 15th to 18th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
President Trump, first lady Melania and their son Barron in 2019. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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In addition to his oldest children, Eric, who will serve as delegation chair, Donald Jr., his fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle, and Tiffany and her husband Michael Boulos will represent Florida, according to The Hill. It is said that
