5 things Donald Trump has said about Barron Trump as youngest son’s political aspirations are revealed
5 things Donald Trump has said about son Barron Trump amid buzz over his political debut
Barron, the youngest son of Donald Trump, withdrew as a delegate from the Republican Party convention in July, on Friday, May 10, abandoning his planned political debut. Barron, who has mostly avoided the spotlight, made headlines across the world this week when it seemed he would be the newest Trump family member to enter politics. However, the convention idea was shortly shelved due to a statement from his mother Melania Trump's office—the former president's third wife. Amid the ups and downs, let us look at the 5 noteworthy things that Donald Trump has said about his son Barron.
1. Trump bungles up Barron’s age
During an interview with Miami's Telemundo 51 on Thursday, May 9, Donald Trump got his fifth child Barron's age wrong. Trump was asked about his son's entry into politics to which he said, "He's pretty young, I will say. He's 17. But if they can do that, I'm all for it." Notably, Barron was born on March 20, 2006, and turned 18 in 2024.
2. Trump on Barron entering politics
Donald Trump said that Barron "likes" politics. During an interview with 'Kayal and Company' on Philadelphia’s Talk Radio 1210 WPHT on Friday, May 10, he said about Barron, "He’s seen it. He doesn’t have to hear. He is a smart one. He doesn’t have to hear much. But he’s, he’s a great guy. He’s a little on the tall side. I will tell you, he’s a tall one, but he is a good-looking guy."
3. Trump on Barron giving him political advice
According to Donald Trump, the 18-year-old Barron enjoys politics and occasionally offers him advice on choices. Trump said on the radio show 'Kayal and Company', "He’s really been a great student. And he does like politics. It’s sort of funny. He’ll tell me sometimes, 'Dad, this is what you have to do'."
4. Trump complaining about not being able to attend Barron’s graduation
As Donald Trump left court following the hush money trial’s first day in April, he said about Judge Merchan, "It looks like the judge will not let me go to the graduation of my son." Shortly after, he complained that the trial prevented him from attending his son's graduation and several other events, such as a hearing before the US Supreme Court and campaign visits. Subsequently, Trump intensified his criticism of the judge on his Truth Social platform, stating in a single tweet that he "is preventing me from proudly attending my son's graduation" and that he "will likely not be allowed to attend".
5. Trump convincing Barron to move into the White House
During a November 2016 interview with People, Donald Trump said when asked if Barron was excited about moving into the White House, "Not so much that. He does love New York and he loves his school. Not so much living in the White House. He does like what he’s got right now. That would be a whole change of life. But when he hears I’m going to help people, that solves the problem." Notably, in June 2017, Melania Trump and Barron finally moved into the presidential mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
