President Donald Trump is exploring the possibility of a social media ban for teenagers, according to his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump. The revelation comes as concerns grow nationwide about the impact of platforms like TikTok and Instagram on young people’s mental health and development.
Lara Trump talks about Donald Trump’s interest in socia media ban
Lara Trump told the New York Post that she has discussed the negative effects of social media on children directly with the president. According to Lara, Trump has shown genuine “interest” in understanding how platforms affect young users. The mother of two children under ten practices what she preaches at home with a strict “no-screen policy.”
“They’re on nothing at all. That has been something that we’ve established,” Lara explained. “And it frustrates me too, because I go out to dinner and I see all these kids at tables — and what are they doing? They’re just watching the screen.”
Lara described how she and Eric made an early decision to keep their children away from screens during family time. Instead of digital devices, the kids bring alternatives. “So they bring a football with them, or they bring a coloring book with them, or something, or they talk to us. So that one day when they’re adults, imagine that, they’re going to have the ability to converse with people instead of look at a screen.”
While generally hesitant about government overreach, Lara admitted she would welcome a social media ban. “I would be very happy with a little bit of regulation in this space, just personally as a parent.” She also described discussions with the president about scientific studies related to screen addiction. “When I talk to him about the studies that I’ve read and the way that a kid looks at a screen and their dopamine and their oxytocin and all these feel-good chemicals are firing.”
This comes amid Australia becoming the first country to introduce a nationwide ban on social media for children under 16. In the U.S., states such as Florida have already enacted cellphone restrictions in schools, with Wisconsin aiming to follow suit.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on Mandatory.
