Eric Trump Opens Up: Presidency Cost Family Billions — What’s Next for the Trump Legacy?
The High Price of Politics
Eric Trump didn’t hold back when revealing the real cost of his father’s presidency. Far from enriching the Trump family, he says it has drained their fortune by billions. In a candid interview with the Financial Times, the 41-year-old spoke about the steep “opportunity costs, legal battles, and emotional toll” the family has endured since Donald Trump entered the political arena.
“If there’s one family that hasn’t profited from politics, it’s ours,” Eric declared. “We’d have far more zeros in our bank accounts if my father hadn’t run at all.”
A Decade Transformed
Since Donald Trump’s 2015 campaign launch, the family’s focus has dramatically shifted. Once primarily real estate moguls and branding experts under the Trump Organization banner, the family now lives under the relentless spotlight of global politics.
At 79, Donald Trump is serving a controversial second term as president. While his name is one of the most recognized worldwide, that fame has brought mixed reactions—especially for his children.
Is There Another Trump Presidential Run Ahead?
Eric, the middle Trump son, addressed the burning question on everyone’s mind: Will he step into the political ring once his father’s term ends?
“The real question is—would you want to drag your family through this again?” he reflected. “Would I want my kids to go through what I have the last ten years? If the answer was yes, then sure—the path would be easy. I could run. Others in the family could too.”
Pressed on whether 2024 would be the last time the Trump name appears on a ballot, Eric was candid: “I don’t know. Time will tell. There’s more people than just me. But it comes down to whether you want to face the brutality of this system—and whether you want to expose your loved ones to that.”
Putting Family First
Eric and his wife Lara Trump are raising two children, Carolina and Luke, and for now, his priority is shielding them from the harsh glare of public life.
As speculation swirls, one thing remains certain: the Trump family’s story is far from over—whether on the campaign trail or beyond.