Are we witnessing the beginning of a Trump political dynasty?
This might not be the last election we see a Trump in.
Trump's eldest son, 38-year-old Donald Trump Jr., wowed audiences with an articulate and presidential-sounding speech at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday evening, leading some to wonder if there could be more political talent in the family:
Trump Jr., who serves as the executive vice president of the Trump Organization, said the idea has crossed his mind too:
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And that's not even to mention Trump's eldest daughter, Ivanka. "I have learned in life to never say never!" she told Cosmopolitan earlier this year when asked if she'd ever run for office.
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