After the Trump campaign confirmed soon-to-be-graduate Barron Trump’s role as an RNC delegate, and his dad awkwardly forgot his age while reacting to the news, he’s turning down the role, according to his mom.

In a statement from former First Lady Melania Trump’s office, the 18-year-old’s “prior commitments” are blamed for his upcoming and unforeseen absence from the July convention.

“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,” the statement reads.

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    6 months ago

    Age shouldn’t be the factor.

    I disagree. I believe that senior citizens shouldn’t be allowed in politics. They wont live to see the repercussions of their actions. Both as politicians and as voters.

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      6 months ago

      I hope someone you know saves this and shows it to you in fifty years.

      You’ll probably be the one demanding that “kids” under 25 be denied the vote.

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        6 months ago

        No, its cool to be ageist.

        “Boomers” are anyone older than me, and boomers are to blame for 90% of all problems.

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          6 months ago

          Reminds me of the George Carlin line.

          The world is full of punk kids who are younger than me, and stupid geezers who are older than me.

          Except George was making a joke.