Former President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, is set to make his political debut as a Florida delegate at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in July. The 18-year-old high school graduate was selected as one of Florida's at-large delegates alongside his siblings Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump.
Barron Trump has largely stayed out of the public spotlight during his father's presidency. However, he will now join the family in supporting his father's third bid for the White House.
The Florida Republican Party announced Barron Trump's selection as a delegate on May 9, 2024. The RNC is scheduled to take place in Milwaukee from July 15 to July 18. Donald Trump easily won Florida's primary and its delegates, making it an essential state for his campaign.
Barron Trump will graduate from high school next week, and his father was granted permission by a judge to attend the graduation ceremony instead of appearing in court for his ongoing trial in New York City. The former president has been charged with violating campaign finance laws related to hush money payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign.
The Florida delegation, led by Eric Trump as delegation chair, will officially place Donald Trump's name in nomination for the Republican Party's presidential ticket. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, the former president's eldest daughter and son-in-law, respectively, are not part of the Florida delegation.
Barron Trump joins his siblings in entering politics as a delegate to the RNC. The family has been a significant presence in Republican politics since Donald Trump's first presidential campaign in 2016.