Barron Trump bows out of Florida RNC delegation over prior commitments

Former President Donald Trump's youngest son declined to represent the state of Florida at the Republican National Convention this summer, canceling his appearance in Milwaukee just a day after it was announced. 

Barron Trump, who was only 10 when his father was first elected to the White House in 2016, was previously expected to join his siblings in the delegation. Trump's children Eric, Tiffany, and Donald Trump Jr. will still be in the delegation, with Eric Trump serving as the delegation chair, according to the Hill.

“While Barron is honored to have been chosen as a delegate by the Florida Republican Party, he regretfully declines to participate due to prior commitments,” former first lady Melania Trump’s office said in a statement.

The appearance would have marked Barron Trump's official entrance in the political arena. The former president has touted his youngest son as "a smart one," who sometimes advises him on politics. Barron Trump is now 18, and will be graduating high school next week. 

The national convention will take place from July 15 through July 18. 

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just the News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.