In the final episode of our special Politics Weekly America series, Eric Cortellessa, Rosie Gray and Dan Adler look ahead to the future of the Trump family’s political ambitions. Could one of Donald Trump’s children take up the political mantle? Or might the president wish to keep politics all to himself?
America has had its fair share of political dynasties – the Bushes, the Cheneys, the Kennedys – but has Donald Trump been quietly moulding his own family to become a political force long after he leaves office? Who from within the family fold could be a successor to the president? Or does Trump simply see the presidency as an opportunity to enrich himself and promote the Trump family brand?
In this episode, reporter Rosie Gray paints a picture of Don Jr taking over from his father in politics. Dan Adler introduces us to the younger members of the Trump family, and why, in particular, the ever-silent Barron excites the Maga base so much. And Eric Cortellessa explains why Trump might not envisage a blood relative taking over from him at all – it could be a successful in-law.
