Could Donald Trump Jr. Emerge as a Leading Choice Among Young Republican Voters Ahead of the 2028 Presidential Primaries?

YouGov says younger Americans prefer Donald Trump Jr. This could make him important in the 2028 GOP presidential race. Trump Jr. receives more votes from 18–29 and 30–44-year-olds. Changes GOP youth support.

The poll found 25% of right-leaning Republicans and independents under 30 want Trump Jr. as the GOP’s 2028 nominee. This is up significantly from earlier this year. It shows that party-controlled groups are more excited. Many young people pledged to vote for him in the GOP primary. So more people care about his politics.

Vice President JD Vance is more popular than Trump Jr. Vance dominates most age groups, especially older Republicans. Young GOP voters under 30 favor Trump Jr. over Vance.

Republican Ronald Trump Jr. is famous despite not being in politics. He is a trusted advisor and strategic partner as the Trump Organization’s executive vice president and father’s campaign manager. After leading his dad’s presidential transition team in 2024, he became more Republican.

Many issues have plagued his political career. Trump Jr. discussed Electoral College text messages and election challenges after 2020. He denied writing certain messages, but these events have kept him in the news as a MAGA spokesman.

Despite upcoming primaries, Trump Jr. has not decided to run for president in 2028. He often talks about his father making the GOP “America First”. He added that younger, more passionate party members support “Make America Great Again”.

Young voters like Trump Jr., making him a potential 2028 Republican primary candidate. He is popular with younger voters and part of Trump’s political network, so the GOP may change before the next election.

Sources
YouGov Survey
House January 6 Committee Transcripts