Trump and Melania share rare affectionate moment in resurfaced video featuring then-infant son Barron

WASHINGTON, DC: A newly resurfaced video from a 2006 episode of 'The Apprentice' is offering the public a rare, softer look at the Trump family, highlighting a moment of genuine affection between Donald Trump, his wife Melania Trump, and their then-infant son, Barron Trump.

The clip, which aired just before the season premiere's opening credits nearly two decades ago, has regained traction online as interest in the Trump family surges.

Vintage Trump family clip resurfaces online

In it, a 60-year-old Donald Trump is seen stepping out of a white Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible, wearing dark sunglasses as he returns to an opulent waterfront estate.

Melania, who was 36 at the time, greets him at the top of a grand staircase while holding their newborn son. Dressed in a rose-pink top, a silk headscarf, and polished makeup, she beams at Trump as he walks toward them. 

“Daddy’s coming home! Say ‘hi, daddy!’” Melania says softly, cradling Barron in her arms.

As Trump reaches them, he warmly replies, “Hi, honey,” before planting a kiss on Melania’s lips and gently kissing baby Barron on the cheek. Melania responds, “Hello, honey, welcome home.”

The clip transitions to the couple strolling through the property, casually chatting, before Trump turns to address the camera with his trademark 'Apprentice' bravado.

“After a 14-week job interview, only one candidate will remain. Who will succeed? Who will fail? And who will be The Apprentice?” he asks.

Now 19 and a freshman at NYU, Barron rarely appears in the public eye.

Barron Trump faces scrutiny at NYU as professor questions his place on campus

The 19-year-old son of President Donald Trump is reportedly adjusting to college life after a rocky start in September 2024, but now, a professor’s offhand remark has reignited debate over his presence at NYU.

According to The Irish Star, the unnamed professor was quoted in Hola Magazine as saying Barron “doesn't belong” at the university. The comment lacked context, leaving readers unclear whether it was a statement of concern for the freshman’s well-being or a critique of the distractions his enrollment may bring.

This isn’t the first time Barron’s life at NYU has made headlines. Earlier in the semester, a fellow student commented that he’s “watched like a zoo animal.”