Barron Trump to enter politics as Florida delegate at RNC. Why has Donald Trump's son been in controversy?

At a time when Donald Trump is facing an embarrassing hush money trial where former adult film star Stormy Daniels gave out a salacious detail of her encounter with him, his youngest child Barron Trump has been selected as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention. The RNC will be held July 15 to 18, 2024, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The delegates will select the party's nominees for president and vice president in the 2024 US Presidential Election.

Republican Party of Florida Chair confirms

Former White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump is the child of the former president who has not been included in the list. She declared in 2022 that she had no plans of being involved in politics.

Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power has confirmed it. He held a phone call with delegation leaders, including Kimberly Guilfoyle, who’s engaged to Donald Trump Jr.


In a statement issued Wednesday, he said, "We are fortunate to have a great group of grassroots leaders, elected officials, and members of the Trump family working together as part of the Florida delegation to the 2024 Republican National Convention."

Barron Trump to graduate from school

Former president's youngest child Barron will graduate from high school next week. He has largely been kept out of the political spotlight. Barron Trump turned 18 in March. Unlike his elder brothers, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. he has retained much more of a private life.

Barron Trump pulled into politics

Barron was pushed into politics and he hit the headlines last month when his father accused the judge of the Manhattan court of deliberately not allowing him to attend his graduation ceremony.

Donald Trump's attorneys argued that he should be allowed a break from trial to attend Barron Trump’s May 17 high school graduation. Judge Juan Merchan allowed Donald Trump to take a break from the hush money trial.

FAQs

Who is Barron Trump and why is he in the news now?
Barron Trump is the youngest child of Donald Trump. He has been selected as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention. The RNC will be held July 15 to 18, 2024, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

How did Barron Trump headline last month?
Barron was pushed into politics and he hit the headlines last month when his father accused the judge of the Manhattan court of deliberately not allowing him to attend his graduation ceremony. Judge Juan Merchan allowed Donald Trump to take a break from the hush money trial.