Donald Trump did a sit-down interview in Bedminster, New Jersey, with popular podcast host Theo Von.
Barron Trump reportedly is a big fan of his podcast, ‘This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von,’ and told his father, ‘Dad, he’s big.’
The interview, which premiered on Tuesday, has garnered around 6.5 million views.
“Barron Trump also got his father to give an interview to influencer Logan Paul,” the Washington Examiner noted.
As a result, there’s speculation Trump’s 18-year-old son is advising him on what podcasts he should appear on to reach younger voters.
BREAKING: Barron Trump is reportedly helping influence his father, Donald Trump, on which podcasts to appear on.
— Patrick Webb (@RealPatrickWebb) August 22, 2024
Trump's most valuable advisor is his 18-year-old son Barron. Sources reveal that the young man is behind Trump's new unprecedented efforts to reach Gen-Z
He convinced Trump to go on Adin Ross' stream and Theo Von's podcast
Who needs paid advisors when you can just ask Barron? pic.twitter.com/OI8qhvd8Z2
— George (@BehizyTweets) August 22, 2024
In the interview with Theo Von, Trump discussed his family.
Daily Mail reports:
Trump candidly discussed his family during the chat as he praised Barron’s brains and brawn.
‘He plays golf, soccer, he is very good at soccer. He is a good athlete, Barron,’ he told the host.
‘He’s getting set to go in the fall. A good college. He’s smart – smart guy. He was always a very good student, smart, he’s a smart guy,’ Trump said.
Trump previously confirmed Barron would be attending college in New York, but he is yet to announce which school.
Trump also gushed about the the traits he admires most in his other two sons, Donald Trump Jr., 46, and Eric Trump, 40.
‘Don is a hunter, a great, great hunter and knows everything about that world and guns and all,’ said Trump.
In fact, he said Donald Trump Jr. was the first person to give him a reality check about his attempted assassination, emphasizing how miraculous it was that his father was still alive.
Theo Von drops podcast with Donald Trump!
for those of you who are unfamiliar with him, Theo Von is a comedian/podcaster from Louisiana who is very popular amongst the younger (18-30 year old) crowd. This is a big play for Trump. pic.twitter.com/xpNa8SFPKN
— Lisa (@Rockprincess818) August 20, 2024
Barron Trump reportedly influenced Donald Trump to go on Theo Von’s podcast, who he is a “big fan” of.
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Trump also discussed how his experience with his brother, Fred Trump Jr., influenced him to stay away from drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes.
WATCH:
On @TheoVon, President Trump explains how his brother Fred's alcohol addiction influenced him to never touch drugs, alcohol or cigarettes. pic.twitter.com/xyLD1m414R
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 20, 2024
From the Washington Examiner:
The two also discussed Trump’s teetotaling — the former president talked about how the experience with his alcoholic brother, Fred Trump, affected him enough to never touch drugs or alcohol.
“I had a great brother who taught me a lesson: Don’t drink, don’t drink,” he said. “And he said, ‘Don’t smoke’ — he smoked and he drank. And he was a great guy, he was a handsome, very handsome guy.
“He had a problem with alcohol and smoked a lot,” Trump continued. “You know I tell people: No drugs, no drinking, no cigarettes. I tell that to my kids all the time.”
Von touched on his past struggles with alcohol and drugs, describing the effects of cocaine to Trump.
“Cocaine will turn you into a d*** owl, homie,” Von said. “You’ll be your own streetlamp. It’s a miserable feeling, but you do it anyway.”
The interview was the latest round in the former president’s alternative media blitz. His conversation with Ross, another favorite of Barron Trump’s, was a 90-minute stream that 500,000 people watched live, with another 100 million listening after, according to Trump.
Watch the full episode of ‘This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von’ with Donald Trump below: