In a recent video on his YouTube channel, former CNN political analyst Chris Cillizza speculated about the possibility of Donald Trump Jr. running for president in 2028. Cillizza suggested that Trump Jr. could potentially inherit his father’s popular “political movement,” known as “MAGA,” or Make America Great Again.
Cillizza shared his admiration for Trump Jr.’s charisma and understanding of the base that propelled his father to victory in the 2016 and 2020 elections. He also noted Trump Jr.’s strong presence on social media platforms, with millions of followers on Twitter and Instagram, and a popular podcast on the conservative alternative to YouTube, called Rumble. Cillizza compared Trump Jr.’s social media style to that of Elon Musk, describing him as a “troll” who loves to engage with liberals. According to Cillizza, this trolling appeals to the MAGA base, and could make Trump Jr. a strong candidate in the future.
While some may assume that Vice President-elect JD Vance would be the natural successor to President-elect Donald Trump, Cillizza questioned whether the typical line of succession would apply in this case. He noted that the Trump family is known for their strong loyalty to each other, and suggested that Trump Sr. may pass on the MAGA movement to his eldest son.
Cillizza also mentioned that Vance must be aware of Trump Jr.’s power and potential presidential ambitions, and speculated that perhaps Trump Jr. could run as Vance’s vice president if he chooses to run in 2028.
Overall, Cillizza painted a picture of a rising star in the political world, with an understanding of the MAGA base and the tools to engage with them through social media. He predicted that Trump Jr. could potentially run for president in 2028 and be the one to carry on his father’s political movement.
With his predictions and analysis, it seems that Cillizza believes Trump Jr. could be a strong candidate for the presidency in 2028 and potentially continue the legacy of Donald Trump. Whether this will come to fruition remains to be seen, but it is clear that the Trump family’s influence and loyalty cannot be underestimated.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
