It was supposed to be a lighthearted conversation on Megyn Kelly’s show — a casual discussion about family life, holiday traditions, and the pressures that come with being part of one of the most talked-about families in America.
But halfway through the interview, Eric Trump suddenly shifted gears… and revealed something that instantly grabbed everyone’s attention.
Looking straight into the camera with a grin, he joked about one particular family member — someone extremely close to him — and called them “kind of a jerk.” The audience laughed, Megyn Kelly laughed, and even Eric couldn’t hold back a smirk. But behind the humor, viewers could tell there was a story he wasn’t saying outright.
According to Eric, this family member has a habit of teasing him nonstop. Growing up, Eric said he could never catch a break — every mistake, every awkward moment, every childhood blunder was remembered, retold, and laughed about for years.
He shared how even today, during family gatherings, that same person still pokes fun at him, still gives him a hard time, and still manages to embarrass him at least once every holiday season.
But here’s the twist:
Eric made it clear there was absolutely no bad blood.
In fact, he said the teasing is part of what keeps their family grounded — a reminder that no matter how public their lives become, they’re still a regular family behind closed doors.
He ended the segment laughing, adding:
“Every family has that one person… and in ours, trust me, they take the title proudly.”
The clip instantly went viral, with viewers speculating who he was talking about — and why he chose to mention it now.
One thing’s for sure:
Even in one of the most powerful families in the world, someone is still the official “family joker”… or as Eric said, “kind of a jerk.”
