Melania Trump praises Barron for role in Donald’s campaign as she reacts to his viral ‘sootcase’ video

WASHINGTON, DC: In her initial interview following Donald Trump's win in the 2024 presidential election, Melania Trump conveyed her pride in their son Barron Trump's involvement in his father's campaign and reminisced about the viral childhood moment that has recently made a comeback.

In her conversation with 'Fox & Friends' on Friday, December 6, the incoming first lady lavished praise on Barron, 18, for his remarkable political acumen and his significant contribution to engaging young voters throughout his father's 2024 election campaign.

Melania Trump praises son Barron for his invaluable advice to Donald Trump

Melania Trump disclosed that Barron Trump offered invaluable counsel to his father, especially regarding ways to resonate with his own generation.

"He is a grown young man, I'm very proud of him about his knowledge, even about politics and giving advice to his father. He brought in so many young people he knows his generation," she said.

Explaining further, she remarked, "Because nowadays, the young generation, they don't sit in front of TV anymore, they're all on their tablets, they're on their phones and all of this these podcasts and streamers."

"He was very vocal and he gave advice to his father and was incredible how he brought in a success because he knew exactly who his father needs to contact and to talk to," she added.

Barron's role in the campaign was particularly significant, as he suggested podcasters who could bridge the gap between his father and younger voters. Melania acknowledged Barron's insight into engaging young male voters, a key demographic in Trump's electoral success.

Melania Trump reflects on Barron Trump's viral Louis Vuitton suitcase video

While Melania Trump did not directly comment on the viral video of her son Barron Trump with his Louis Vuitton case, she did allude to it.

Following the airing of the clip by the 'Fox & Friends' hosts, the future first lady appeared somewhat nostalgic as she remarked: "Years go by so fast. We just don't imagine. It's like I see the clip that you just showed, I feel like it was like a few months ago, but time goes so fast."

According to the Daily Mail, last month a clip featuring Barron at the age of four admiring his expensive Louis Vuitton suitcase while dressed in a stylish suit went viral on TikTok.

"I like, I like my sootcase," Barron stated as he lifted the heavy briefcase and carried it over to his mother, Melania.

The clip exposed Barron's Slovenian accent from his childhood, an aspect many were oblivious to, given his limited public exposure despite his father's prominence.

Melania said her son stays humble and is concentrating on his education, although she acknowledges that he cannot have a typical college experience like his peers because of his famous background.

Barron is currently a freshman at New York University's Stern School of Business. He has a Secret Service detail on campus.

"I don't think it's possible for him to be a normal student," Melania told 'Fox & Friends'.

"His experience at college, it's very different than any other kid. And I'm very proud how he's handling, he's very strong," she added.