Are we witnessing the beginning of a Trump political dynasty?

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Donald Trump Jr. suggested that he'd like to run for president when his children are older.
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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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Jeva Lange
Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.