(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Donald Trump Jr. berated news site Mediaite on Friday for citing three anonymous sources who falsely claimed he was mulling a 2028 presidential bid—a hypothetical move that would pit him against his close friend and Vice President JD Vance.
Journalist Diana Falzone, the woman behind the Mediaite report, exclusively relied on three unnamed “high-level” sources who insisted Trump Jr. is “one hundred percent” running for president.
Falzone ran the story despite Trump Jr.’s on-the-record denials of having any intention to throw his hat in the presidential race. Even worse, she cited no supporting evidence to corroborate the anonymous claims.
“I accurately predicted that my buddy JD would be an instant power player in national GOP politics, so your theory is that I worked my ass off to help get him the VP nomination because I want to run for president in 2028?” Trump Jr. told Falzone.
“Are you f*cking retarded?” he asked bluntly.
Trump Jr. added: “I’m actually glad you’re printing this bullshit though because at least now the rest of the press corps will see how shitty your ‘sources’ are and how easily you’re played by them. Congrats, moron.”
LOL A lot of fake stories have been written about me over the years, but this might be the most obviously fake one yet. Congrats to @dianafalzone & @Mediaite for embarrassing themselves. You guys got played and now all your friends in the press are mocking you behind your back.🤡 pic.twitter.com/nHaTqLo8Ap
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) March 7, 2025
As evidence for her reporting, Falzone pointed to President Donald Trump’s response to a question about whether he viewed Vance as his “successor” for 2028.
Trump simply noted that Vance is “very capable” but clarified that it was “too early, we’re just starting.”
Yet, Falzone’s unnamed sources seemingly twisted this response to claim Trump was focused on keeping “his dynasty alive” past his second term.
“Don has been the most politically involved of all the Trump kids and has always kept the lanes open for a presidential run,” one anonymous source exclaimed. “He is a valued voice for his father, and a real possibility to be a contender in 2028.”
A second unnamed source described Trump Jr. as “more experienced” than Vance, adding: “In about a year, real conversations will start about him running. At this point, it’s too soon, and he doesn’t want to start a battle with JD, especially since they are friends.”
Falzone did not respond to a request for an interview or clarification before this article’s publication.
