Fact Check: Did Hunter Biden try to humiliate Barron Trump at charity gala as claimed in viral video?

The nearly 11-minute video, posted on the 'Hidden Stories' YouTube channel, soon went viral and elicited many reactions
UPDATED JAN 22, 2025
A viral video claimed that Hunter Biden tried to humiliate Barron Trump at a charity gala (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, Getty Images)
A viral video claimed that Hunter Biden tried to humiliate Barron Trump at a charity gala (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron, has been in the limelight recently after his appearance at his dad's inauguration ceremony on Monday, January 20. However, weeks before the event, Barron went viral online for an unusual reason.

A rumor circulated online claimed that Hunter Biden, son of former president Joe Biden, tried to humiliate Barron Trump at a charity gala. But is there any truth to this? Let us find out below.

Claim: Hunter Biden tried to humiliate Barron Trump at charity gala

A nearly 11-minute video was posted on the 'Hidden Stories' YouTube channel on December 29, 2024, titled 'Hunter Biden Tries to Humiliate Barron Trump at Gala – Barron's Response Leaves Everyone Speechless!'

Notably, the viral video has already garnered more than 900,000 views. Many social media users shared the rumor across social media platforms and most of their posts were linked to YouTube videos telling the story.



 

In the viral video, a voice narrated the story of Barron Trump attending the "Metropolitan Charity Gala". The voice further claimed that while speaking into a microphone, Hunter Biden attempted to shame him for living a life of riches and claimed he didn't care about charitable works.

Further in the YouTube video, the narrator said that in a graceful response, Trump replied he previously partnered with St Jude Children's Research Hospital and committed $50 million of his inheritance to addiction treatment centers.

Trump then invited Biden to join him in forming the Trump-Biden Youth Initiative, focusing on addiction prevention and treatment for young Americans, the narrator said.

False: The viral YouTube video is a work of fiction

The claims made in the viral YouTube video are completely false as the 'Hidden Stories' YouTube channel displayed a disclaimer in its description stating it to be a work of fiction, according to Snopes.

The description read, "The stories presented on this channel are entirely fictional and crafted solely for entertainment. Any resemblance to real events, individuals or situations is purely coincidental and unintentional. These narratives are not intended to depict, reference or represent any actual occurrences, persons, or entities."


WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Barron Trump arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Barron Trump arrives at the inauguration of President Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the Capitol on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Despite the disclaimer, many people who commented on the video believed it to be true. A person commented on the viral video, "I support Barron Trump. He is a smart young man," whereas one added, "Hunter needs to shut his mouth and not criticize Barron T. Hunter has no room to talk about anyone for he is no one’s role model."

Another comment read, "Best video I’ve watched in a very long time. Bravo to Barron Trump," whereas one stated, "Hunter has NO room to talk or try to shame others!!!!"

A person also wrote, "Absolutely brilliant. Take notes, humanity."

Moreover, the video displayed the YouTube-provided label for "altered or synthetic content". It referred to the fact that the clip featured narration, scripting, editing, and visuals all generated by artificial-intelligence tools, Snopes stated.

Barron Trump plans to relaunch luxury property venture

Barron Trump reportedly filed paperwork in Wyoming to incorporate his real estate venture, named Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc, on July 14, 2024, listing the company’s principal address as his father's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to Newsweek.

Barron used to stay at the Palm Beach mansion with his father and mother, Melania Trump, for several years after Trump's first presidency ended, but the he headed off to New York for college in 2024.


WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with his son Barron Trump as Vice President JD Vance looks on during his inauguration in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump shakes hands with his son Barron Trump as Vice President JD Vance looks on during his inauguration in the US Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)

During his time in Palm Beach, Barron attended Oxbridge Academy where he met one of his company co-founders, Cameron Roxburgh.

However, the firm had a short life as it was dissolved on November 14, 2024, after Senior Trump won the race for the White House against Vice President Kamala Harris.


WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Barron Trump attends inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Kevin Lamarque - Pool/Getty Images)
Barron Trump attends inauguration ceremonies in the US Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Kevin Lamarque - Pool/Getty Images)

Interestingly, Roxburgh recently told the outlet that there are already plans to "relaunch it" in the spring after Trump has taken office.

Furthermore, Roxburgh added that the team decided to shut down the company to avoid media scrutiny during the election. He added that when it relaunches, the company will focus on high-end real estate development with properties and golf courses in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho, per the outlet.

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