Barron Trump 'doesn't want spotlight', says body language expert after Florida rally appearance with dad

Barron Trump attended former President Donald Trump's rally in Doral, Florida, on July 9, with his father introducing him to the crowd
UPDATED JUL 12, 2024
Barron Trump made his first appearance at a campaign event on Tuesday, July 9, with former President Donald Trump (Getty Images, @LauraLoomer/X)
Barron Trump made his first appearance at a campaign event on Tuesday, July 9, with former President Donald Trump (Getty Images, @LauraLoomer/X)

DORAL, FLORIDA: Tuesday, July 9, marked Barron Trump's first appearance on the 2024 campaign trail with his ex president father.

A clip shared by X user Brendan Gutenschwager, under the username @BGOnTheScene, captured the moment during the 90-minute rally in Doral, Florida, when former President Donald Trump paused during his speech to introduce his youngest son, whom he shares with his wife and former first lady Melania Trump, to the throng of his ever-ardent supporters.

"He's a very special guy, Barron Trump," the proud father proclaimed before searching for him in the crowd. "Where is Barron?" the ex-president inquired before locating his son and instructing him to "Stand up!"



 

Following a standing ovation from the crowd, the 78-year-old MAGA strongman commented, "He's pretty popular, he might be more popular than Don and Eric!”

“Barron, it's good to have you," Trump remarked.

What did body language expert say about Barron Trump’s appearance at rally?

Analysis from a body language expert, however, revealed potential tension between the famous father-son pair.

Referring to Barron's appearance at the Trump rally, body language trainer and certified speaking professional Traci Brown noted, "Here we see him pumping his fists in the air. That's celebratory but from the fists, we see some tension. Then he matches his dad's thumbs up."

Barron Trump is seen at the funeral of Ivana Trump on July 20, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by JNI/Star Max/GC Images)
Barron Trump appeared for the first time in the 2024 campaign trail by joining his father, former President Donald Trump, at a Florida rally on July 9 (Photo by JNI/Star Max/GC Images)

Despite Barron's outward display of energy and positivity, smiling and waving to the audience, Brown suggested an underlying sense of reluctance and reservation coming from youngest Trump.

Barron, at his father's urging, reluctantly stood up for the MAGA crowd in attendance, displaying minimal emotion and maintaining a reserved demeanor, possibly indicating a discomfort with the spotlight.

"A closer look reveals that he didn't stand till he's called to do so. And he shows barely a smile, keeping his mouth closed. So he's not really into showing full emotion, staying more reserved," Brown explained. She added, "Possibly he really doesn't want the spotlight."

Former President Donald Trump made several verbal gaffes during the Philadelphia MAGA rally (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former President Donald Trump claimed during a radio interview that his youngest son Barron would low-key advise him from time to time regarding political matters (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Former President Donald Trump has involved his family in his political pursuits, with daughter Ivanka and wife Melania's roles becoming less prominent by the day, Barron's potential involvement comes into focus.

On Philadelphia's Talk Radio's ‘Kayal and Company', the 2024 presumptive GOP presidential nominee mentioned Barron's subdued involvement in advising him, revealing his youngest son's apparent interest in politics.

"He does like politics. It's sort of funny," the former POTUS raved. "He'll tell me sometimes, 'Dad, this is what you have to do'."

Although it remains to be seen whether Barron truly prefers the political spotlight or not, these dynamics add to the complexities of Donald's relationship with his youngest son.

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