PresidentDonald Trump's reality TV days are long done, but his eldest son's on-screen era could just be starting.
The president responded to rumors that his son,Donald Trump Jr., 48, could succeed Trump not in the White House but in a reboot of the hit series "The Apprentice."
Speculation that his son could host a new version of the series was brought up to the president at the Oval Office on April 30, who said, "I've been hearing that."
"He's a good guy. He'd be probably good. He's got a little charisma going, you'd need a little charisma for that," he told reporters.
He confirmed that the rumors were on his radar, adding, "Yeah, they told me about it. We'll see."
USA TODAY has reached out to the Trump Organization, whereDonald Trump Jr.serves as executive vice president, for comment.
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The original business competition series, which aired from 2004 to 2017, followed 16 contestants vying for a job as they competed in business-related challenges to dodge Trump's catchphrase "You're fired." The show helped boost Trump to celebrity status long before he even considered running for office.
Kai Trump, President Donald Trump's oldest granddaughter, has carved out a lane for herself in the family. Whether it's golfing alongside some of the world's top professional golfers or at one of Donald Trump's courses, playing for her school or working alongside her political family, see her life in photos from childhood to now.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stands with his wife Melania Trump (center left) and from right, Donald Trump's children: Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Tiffany Trump. In the front row are Kai Trump and Donald Trump III, children of Donald Trump Jr. on April 21, 2016 in New York City. The family appeared at an NBC Town Hall at the Today Show.
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Donald Trump Jr. (C) and Vanessa Trump, center, watch as the Trump grandchildren, including Kai Madison Trump, take part in the 2018 Easter egg roll. Barron Trump is at right.
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Donald Trump hugs his granddaughter Kai Trump after their round in the Pro-Am tournament before the LIV Golf series at Trump National Doral.
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Kai Trump hits a drive during the Pro-Am tournament before the 2022 LIV Golf series at Trump National Doral.
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Donald Trump and Kai Trump during the Pro-Am tournament before the LIV Golf series at Trump National Doral on Oct. 27, 2022 in Miami, Fla.
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Donald Trump’s grandchildren, from left, Chloe, Spencer, Kai, and Donald Trump III, and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s son Ronan Anthony Villency listen as Donald Trump delivers his nomination acceptance speech during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum.
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Donald Trump Jr. is seen on stage with his former wife Vanessa Trump, left, and daughter Kai Madison Trump during the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum.
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Donald Trump Jr. listens as his daughter Kai Madison Trump speaks during the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., July 17, 2024.
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Donald Trump stands with family, including Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Kai Trump, Donald Trump III, Kimberly Guilfoyle, during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum.
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Kai Madison Trump speaks to the media on board Air Force One on the way to West Palm Beach, Florida, April 13, 2025.
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Kai Trump (L) and Tiger Woods arrive to the course during the final round of The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Feb. 16, 2025 in La Jolla, Calif. The 15-time major winner announced his relationship with Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., in 2025.
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Kai Trump reacts to her putt on No. five during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club on March 19, 2025 in Graniteville, South Carolina.
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See Kai Trump's golf career and appearances with Trump family
Kai Trump, President Donald Trump's oldest granddaughter, has carved out a lane for herself in the family. Whether it's golfing alongside some of the world's top professional golfers or at one of Donald Trump's courses, playing for her school or working alongside her political family, see her life in photos from childhood to now.
Several spinoffs of the original show followed suit, including "The Celebrity Apprentice," "The Ultimate Merger" and "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart."
Donald Trump Jr. appeared on the original series as an advisor alongside two of the president's other children, Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump.
All seven seasons of the show were added to Amazon Prime Video's catalog in March 2025.
Contributing: Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Trump has 'been hearing' rumors of 'Apprentice' reboot hosted by son