Though it is still uncertain whether Trump will, or even will be allowed, to run again in 2024, one should not forget that Trump organized his businesses and his presidency, like the Mafia, as a family affair. Since he only trusts his kith and kin (and more specifically his progeny's families), they were invited to play a central role in his White House.
By all accounts, his oldest son relished the attention and power, and was oblivious to criticism in his role as consigliere from anyone but his dad. That apple did not fall far from the tree; like his pop, Don Jr. appears to be unprincipled, vain, selfish and vengeful. And like Trump Sr. he lives in the shadow of an overbearing father who he needs to continually impress, and who ultimately demands obsequious obedience.
Should junior run, expect him to set about settling scores, going after anyone who he or hid did think have wronged them; indeed, he'll likely do that whether he makes a run for the office or not. He hasn't been banned from social media so expect him to become the surrogate voice of Trump the elder, whose followers will easily make the switch to following a son in his father's image. The GOP may thing they are better of ridding themselves of the Trump stain, but it may not be washed away so easily.
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