Barron Trump will take on a significant role as one of Florida’s at-large delegates at the Republican National Convention (RNC) this summer, according to a report from NBC News. The three-day event, beginning on July 15, will feature the youngest son of former President Donald Trump formally welcoming his father as the Republican candidate to challenge incumbent President Joe Biden. Barron will join his older siblings in supporting their father’s candidacy.
“We have a great delegation of grassroots leaders, elected officials, and even Trump family members,” Florida GOP chairman Evan Power told the outlet after they received a list of the delegates expected to represent the Sunshine State. “Florida is continuing to have a great convention team, but more importantly we are preparing to win Florida and win it big.”
Eric Trump, who serves as the Florida delegation’s chairman, was reportedly involved in securing Barron’s appointment. He, along with Florida GOP chairman Christian Ziegler, joined a phone call with other party leaders to discuss the state’s representation. Other notable members of the Florida delegation include Donald Trump Jr., his fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle, Tiffany Trump’s husband Michael Boulos, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, longtime Trump adviser Sergio Gor, and former Marvel Entertainment Chairman Ike Perlmutter, a prominent Trump donor.
This prominent role for Barron dovetails with recent reports that the 18-year-old wants to emerge from the shadow of his mother, former First Lady Melania Trump, and establish his own identity. After graduating from high school, Barron intends to shed his isolated presence and step into a more public persona as he heads to college, told Daily Mail.
Barron has largely maintained a private life, unlike his older brothers, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., who have been much more public in their support for their father. They will also serve as Florida at-large delegates, alongside their sister Tiffany Trump. Barron’s presence at the RNC is expected to mark a significant shift in his public visibility.
Recently, Barron’s name made headlines after his father requested a day off from his criminal hush money trial to attend his son’s graduation. Trump’s legal team successfully convinced Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan to grant the former president permission to attend Barron’s commencement ceremony on May 17.
The inclusion of Barron Trump among the Florida delegates is seen as a strategic move to solidify the family’s unity and reinforce Donald Trump’s image as a strong contender for the 2024 presidential race. His older siblings have been vocal supporters of their father’s political ambitions, frequently appearing at campaign events and speaking on his behalf.
Eric Trump has already played a crucial role in rallying support in Florida, a key battleground state, and his position as the delegation’s chairman underscores the importance of the state in the upcoming election. The addition of Barron Trump to the delegation is expected to bring a fresh perspective and further energize the Republican base.
As the youngest Trump steps into the spotlight, it remains to be seen how his involvement will shape the family’s political legacy. However, his appointment as a delegate signals that the Trump family is gearing up for a united front at the RNC, aiming to solidify their influence within the Republican Party and bolster Donald Trump’s bid for a return to the White House.
With the Republican National Convention just months away, the involvement of all of Donald Trump’s children, including Barron, will likely attract significant media attention. Their collective presence at the convention will reinforce their father’s candidacy and amplify his message to voters nationwide. As Barron transitions from a relatively private life to a more public role, his impact on the campaign trail and within the party will be closely watched by supporters and critics alike.