Last month, Barron Trump made headlines as his father's New York criminal trial related to hush money payments to an adult film star before the 2016 election began. The former president’s legal team requested a break from the trial for Donald Trump to attend Barron Trump’s high school graduation on May 17, a request which Judge Juan Merchan granted.

In Florida, the Trump family’s influence looms large over the state’s Republican National Committee (RNC) delegation. Eric Trump, serving as the delegation’s chairman, recently discussed election strategies in a call with state GOP leaders, alongside party chairman Christian Ziegler.

Despite Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis running for the GOP presidential nomination, the state’s Republican Party has largely rallied behind Donald Trump. Trump won Florida twice, including a victory by over 3 percentage points in his unsuccessful 2020 re-election campaign. He retains strong support, even as the primary nomination process continues.

The GOP’s loyalty pledge, which required candidates to back the eventual Republican nominee to be on the March 19 primary ballot, was removed in September. This decision was supported by Trump but faced opposition from DeSantis' campaign. With the removal of the pledge, the party allows for more candidate autonomy during the primary, benefitting Trump by reducing pressure on his supporters to commit to other candidates if he doesn't secure the nomination.

Several of Trump’s allies and family members are now among Florida's at-large delegates, including:

- Kimberly Guilfoyle: Donald Trump Jr.’s fiancée.

- Michael Boulous: Tiffany Trump’s husband.

- Pam Bondi: Former state Attorney General and Trump supporter.

- Sergio Gor: Longtime Trump adviser.

- Ike Perlmutter: Former Marvel Entertainment Chairman and prominent donor.

- Several state-level Republican politicians who endorsed Trump over DeSantis.

This cohesive group strengthens Trump's hold over the Florida delegation, ensuring his campaign is strategically aligned and that he retains a strong voter base in the state. With influential supporters and his family deeply embedded within Florida’s political circles, Trump’s 2024 bid is bolstered by an effective and loyal team that continues to advance his interests across the GOP landscape. These developments reflect the Trump family's enduring influence on Florida's GOP delegation and their prominent role in shaping the state's political landscape.