Eric Trump has sparked fresh controversy after making a dramatic statement during a recent television appearance.
Eric Trump’s Heated Newsmax Interview
Speaking on the right-leaning network Newsmax, the 41-year-old son of President Donald Trump claimed that President Joe Biden’s administration tried to cause a divorce between his father and Melania Trump.
The claim came during an interview with host Rob Schmitt. Schmitt had just aired a compilation of Democratic lawmakers and media figures defending former FBI director James Comey. Comey was recently indicted, accused of lying to Congress in 2020. Eric Trump reacted angrily, saying the real victims were his family, not Comey.
“They came after me like I was a dog,” he said, and then listed a long series of grievances against the Biden administration and federal agencies. His outburst quickly drew attention when he added the sensational claim that officials had tried to drive a wedge between his father and stepmother.
A List of Grievances and the Divorce Remark
Eric Trump repeated several familiar talking points that his father has often used. He said Democrats impeached Donald Trump twice, tied him to a “Russia hoax,” and used the FBI and Department of Justice to spy on his campaign. He also complained that prosecutors across the country had targeted the family and its businesses.
“The FBI and the DOJ spied on my father’s campaign. They de-platformed him. They weaponized every attorney general and every district attorney around the country,” he said. He then claimed that prosecutors indicted his father “91 times, 34 times in a bogus trial in New York City.”
Eric also attacked how Trump’s mugshot was handled. “They posted his mugshot even though they didn’t need to. He’s the most recognizable person in the world,” he said. He argued that the photo had “totally backfired” because his father became even more famous.
The most unusual part of the rant came when Eric shifted from political attacks to family matters. “They tried to get him divorced! They tried to separate our family!” he shouted. He also alleged that the government raided Trump’s home at Mar-a-Lago, searched Melania’s closet, and even entered 16-year-old Barron Trump’s room. He blamed Attorney General Merrick Garland and President Joe Biden directly, saying both were “at the forefront of all of it.”
Trump Family Tensions in the Spotlight
Eric Trump’s claim about an attempted divorce comes as Donald and Melania Trump’s marriage has faced increased public speculation. Earlier this month, video footage surfaced of the couple on Marine One, the presidential helicopter, returning from the United Nations General Assembly. The two were seen sitting apart, pointing fingers, and appearing to argue.
Author Michael Wolff added fuel to the rumors in May when he said on the Daily Beast Podcast that Donald and Melania Trump “live separate lives” and do not have a traditional marriage. According to Wolff, “They clearly do not in any way inhabit a marriage as we define marriage.” The White House strongly rejected his description, calling him “a fraud” and “a lying sack of s–t.”
Melania’s relationship with the president has faced questions before. Speculation often grows during public appearances, especially when the couple shows little affection. But Eric Trump voiced the accusation for the first time as a close family member, claiming that political enemies tried to end the marriage.
The statements also come during a difficult time for the Trump family. Donald Trump continues to face multiple legal challenges, including criminal indictments, civil fraud cases, and ongoing investigations. Eric Trump’s fiery words on Newsmax highlight the family’s strategy of framing themselves as victims of political persecution.
His remarks left many observers puzzled, especially his assertion that Biden and Garland had tried to engineer a family breakup. Eric Trump offered no evidence to support the allegation, but it added another layer of drama to the Trump family’s already turbulent public life.
