As most of us know, most media outlets kept mum about Barron Trump, rarely mentioning him, because he was, after all, a minor, and really this is how children of famous figures (even the notorious ones) should be treated. He was still in high school and simply learning how to be a young man. He showed no signs of being interested in politics, MAGA or otherwise.
But as MeidasTouchNews [1] tells us, all that may be about to change.
We know that early on, dear old Dad told rallygoers a couple of months ago that Barron would serve as a Florida delegate at the Republican National Convention. But as soon as Melania found out about it, 24 hours later it was announced that no, Barron would not be attending. Then we didn’t hear much for a month or so.
Then yesterday happened.
The young man had a front-row seat at Trump’s rally at his Miami Doral golf course Tuesday while Melania was visiting New York City. It could be that Barron is putting a little distance between himself and his mom, since he’s now 18 and has graduated from high school. Obviously, it’s too early to tell, but he’s definitely been out in public more often over the past two months than ever before.
Like his mom, Barron has tended to keep to himself and never spoken in public or done anything remotely political. We really have no idea what his views on pretty much anything. But Trump cultists are absolutely obsessed with him and have been so for years, especially since they overtly hype his rare public appearance. MeidasTouch took a look at his high school yearbook, and there’s no indication he played any organized sports or was involved in significant extracurricular activities.
Barron has never spoken publicly or done anything overtly political. We know very little about him or his views on anything (not that we want to). But he has been a source of endless fascination for Trump cult followers over the years, where his rare public appearances are much hyped. Based on his high school yearbook, it doesn’t appear that he played any organized sports or was involved in significant extracurricular activities.
So we are about as knowledgeable about young Barron as his father is — he’s tall (duh) and is a good student. So apparently he’s intelligent, which is a good thing since his father isn’t.
And even though the MAGA faithful know next to nothing about him, Barron received warmly enthusiastic applause from the crowd at Trump’s rally last night. Dear old Dad singled him out and asked the flying monkeys to compare him to his considerably older half-brothers.
Unsurprisingly, these nuts now want to anoint Barron as their future president and leader of the party. Even though they have never heard him speak. Wish I could say the same about his father.
Ron Filipkowski, MeidasTouch’s editor-in-chief and author of this story, notes:
“I realize not everyone may agree with me after last night, I am still in the category of people who want to leave Barron alone. I am not criticizing him for attending a speech from his dad. He has said nothing up to this point about politics or any issue. With all that said, it seems that the MAGA cult is desperate to thrust him into the spotlight, while his father loves to use his as another campaign prop, and his mother would rather he just stay out of it.”
I’m not even sure if Barron has decided his course in life. Time will tell. I’m glad he’s smarter than his father, anyway. That’s a good sign, even if a tiny one.
Here’s Barron at the rally in Doral, Florida, and below that a clip showing just how little he knows about his own son.
Barron Trump out at today’s rally in Doral, Florida, with Donald Trump speaking briefly about his youngest son and saying “Welcome to the scene, Barron” pic.twitter.com/m7ChlqBadt [2]
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) July 10, 2024 [3]
Trump is asked about his relationship with his 17 year old son: “He’s a tall guy, very tall. 6’8. He’s a great young man. Very good student. I think he’s doing a good job – Barron. I think he’s doing a very good job.” pic.twitter.com/7S2Wdqocye [4]
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) December 2, 2023 [5]
But take a look at the tweets that MAGAs were writing about an EIGHTEEN YEAR OLD BOY. This is crazy. I think we are just so desensitized that we don’t realize how sick this is….but it is sick. Barron is 18, he is NOT Prince William or Prince George. We fought a war to get away from that shit.
Barron Trump has arrived. 45,000 SUPPORTERS HAVE SHOWN UP IN 90+ DEGREE HEAT FOR RIGHTFUL PRESIDENT TRUMP'S RALLY IN DORAL,FL DID YOU KNOW: – Barron Trump has an IQ of +170. – He mastered speaking Slovenian, French, Italian, & German. – He is also a legendary chess extraordinaire pic.twitter.com/OR61TS9ztV [6]
— Farzi Javaheri Realtor (@FarziRealtor) July 10, 2024 [7]
🇺🇸🤩🇺🇸I’m the parent of a “mini me” as well but this just trips me out in the best way possible!
I ADORE @realDonaldTrump [8] & #BarronTrump [9],
2 spectacular men!Great Job @MELANIATRUMP [10] for raising such a remarkable young man in such an insane world…
Bravo you beautiful Queen… pic.twitter.com/TfqOvYksPF [11]— 🇺🇸🙏🏻AWAKEN THE MASSES🙏🏻🇺🇸 New acct (@StephThePatriot) July 10, 2024 [12]
🚨MY FRIEND BARRON TRUMP JUST GOT A STANDING OVATION FROM 45,000 PEOPLE IN DORAL, FLORIDA!
"This is the first time he's ever done this," President Trump said.
Congratulations, happy for you bro!
Share to make this go viral! pic.twitter.com/y9WY7gHpf3 [13]
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) July 10, 2024 [14]
We love him. And you too! Should we make you a shirt too! @StruckTwins [15] pic.twitter.com/RKzUjUJ3fB [16]
— KittyQM (@KittyQM17) July 10, 2024 [17]
Barron will be a great leader in our not so distant future 💥💥💥
— LPT3826! (@TrumpLady4E) July 10, 2024 [18]
Barron Trump for President 2044
— mrbrady (@mrflossboss) July 10, 2024 [19]
When people say where is the future of MAGA, I say the Trump sons.
God bless this kid. He's one of the best chances we have to beat the establishment elitists.
— Nathan Storm🇺🇸 (@Teamhumanitygo2) July 10, 2024 [20]
#BarronTrump [9] pic.twitter.com/3tiHP3MtjK [21]
— Carlos Btno Cigar🇺🇸♥️🍊♥️🇺🇸 (@CarlosBtnoCigar) July 10, 2024 [22]