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Barron Trump, the former president’s youngest son, has surprisingly played a key role in shaping his father’s podcast strategy.
According to Jason Miller, a senior adviser to Trump, Barron’s podcast recommendations have boosted ratings. The 18-year-old has been advising his father on which podcasts to appear on, particularly those aimed at young men.
Trump has made appearances on podcasts hosted by The Nelk Boys, Theo Von, and Logan Paul. These appearances have been part of Trump’s efforts to appeal to the “bro vote.”
Miller added that other team members also provide input on podcast choices, but Barron’s recommendations have proven particularly successful.
Trump is scheduled to record an interview for Joe Rogan’s popular podcast, which has a large following on Spotify. However, Rogan’s podcast has been criticized for spreading misinformation and hosting far-right figures.
Vice President Kamala Harris has also made several podcast appearances, including on “Call her Daddy” and “The Howard Stern Show.”