Eric Trump recently shared a previously undisclosed account of his father’s 2016 election night, including the moment Hillary Clinton made her concession call. During an appearance on the Patrick Bet-David podcast, Eric described being present when his father, Donald Trump, received the call and recounted the chaotic events leading up to the historic victory speech.
Eric revealed that Trump Tower was avoided as a headquarters due to superstitions about “negative juju,” with the team instead relocating to a Marriott hotel. He detailed how his father defied advice to delay his victory speech, opting instead to address supporters immediately despite uncertainty over final results. This decision allegedly prompted Clinton’s concession call, which Eric believes prevented a potential 2016 election theft similar to the 2020 outcome.
The story includes vivid recollections of Hillary Clinton’s attempt to hold her celebration at the Javits Center, where she hoped for a “glass ceiling” to collapse. Eric also described the contrast between Clinton’s lavish preparations and his father’s modest setup, noting that she had already conceded days earlier. He recounted hearing Clinton’s voice on the phone as she acknowledged Donald Trump’s victory, praising his grace and acknowledging her own defeat.
Eric highlighted the rapid political backlash following Trump’s inauguration, including a Washington Post story published just 27 minutes later that marked the start of efforts to impeach him. He also mentioned being subpoenaed during the 2020–2024 period but emphasized his father’s composure amid the turmoil. The narrative underscores the tension between the 2016 campaign’s abrupt end and the enduring political battles that followed.
