Barron Trump declines invitation to be delegate at Republican Convention

Two days after the Republican Party of Florida announced he would be one of their at-large delegates, Barron Trump has declined to participate in the GOP convention due to "prior commitments." First lady Melania Trump issued a statement saying he would not be participating.

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[BarbaraLyne-fd]

Good for him. Don’t drag this young man in all this mess at such a young age. I sure his Mom knew that not the right thing for him.

[derpycow]

Smart move!! Stay out of politics and enjoy your life!

[paulaprice]

This young man is private. Let him be. That bs was never his idea

[ecamp]

Maybe he had something better to do...like go to college, or do an internship.

[jdrose]

I’m a Democrat and I agree he needs to stay away from all of this! I hope for him a better future!

[AceBadguy]

Glad to see most here supporting Barron, give him the opportunity to write his own story .

[lindaolphin]

That was the right call for Barron to remove his name at this time, I don’t blame him.

[magichwoo]

Talk about the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard in my life. A HS graduate to be a delegate. Nonsense.

[bivos]

His mother, however she is, loves the boy and doesn't want to watch him being shredded into pieces by the world media.

[tomo]

Everyone knows he was only asked because of who his dad is - NOT because he has any true interest.

[hilariowilson]

I’ve said it many times, leave the kid alone. Can’t stand his dad, but he has no fault, let him live his life away from the circus.

[samuelpowell]

Can you blame him...our politicians are absolutely horrible 👍💪🙌

[Zoomerland]

There never is any kind of smile or emotion on that boy's face. he looks so unhappy

[authorthecat]

Good for you Baron. Your doing yourself a favor dude

[ajlebeau]

Let him go the college without being in the spot light! I truly hope it was him who said NO and not someone else making the decision for him.

[Franksanchez]

Let the kid enjoy his youth with friends and familiy. keep him out those dark waters.

[ahthisisgood]

Barron, please stay out of politics. Stay out of your father's shadow. Live your own life. Stay true to yourself.

[mlkennedy]

Great decision! He's being used and he knows it.

[ibakan]

His own kid clearly doesn't want to vote for him

[LeoMes]

Why this was even an idea is kinda disturbing