Trump recalls how Barron wanted to meet Charlie Kirk before his death: 'It was cute'

WASHINGTON, DC: President Trump revealed how his 19-year-old son, Barron, reacted to the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during the "America Comeback Tour" at Utah Valley University. 

In a studio interview with 'Fox & Friends', Trump shared that Barron was deeply affected by the news. He also recalled how Barron had eagerly asked to meet Kirk, and after arranging the meeting, the young Trump praised Kirk enthusiastically.

Donald Trump shares Barron's request to meet Charlie Kirk

President Trump shared on Friday that his youngest son, Barron, was deeply affected by the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Speaking on 'Fox & Friends,' Trump said, “He was very hurt when he saw this. But, I mean, everybody was.”

Trump explained that Barron, who recently returned to the White House while continuing his studies at New York University’s Washington, DC campus, admired the 31-year-old Kirk and had asked to meet him. “Barron came to me and he said, ‘Dad, I’d like to meet somebody that you know … Charlie Kirk,’” Trump recalled. “I said, ‘What?’ I thought he was going to say, ‘I want to meet King Charles’ or something.”

The president arranged a lunch between his son and Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA.

Reflecting on their meeting, Trump said, “He came back and said, ‘That guy’s great, Dad. That guy’s great.’ You know, it was cute. I’ll never forget Barron coming back saying, ‘Dad, that guy’s great.’ Normally, he’s not full of praise.”

Trump has previously described Barron, his only child with Melania Trump, as politically aware and often a source of advice, especially when it comes to engaging young voters, a goal Kirk was also passionate about.

Looking ahead, Trump confirmed he will attend Kirk’s funeral in Arizona next weekend. He paid tribute to Kirk’s lasting impact, saying, “Charlie had a magic over the kids and large numbers of them, and very diverse, Black, White. I mean, everybody, the young women and boys, and I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Internet reacts to Trump recalling Barron's admiration for Charlie Kirk

A clip from President Trump’s interview, where he spoke about Barron’s admiration for Charlie Kirk, quickly went viral across social media platforms, sparking a wave of emotional reactions.

One user commented, “An entire generation of young people are very hurt by Charlie Kirks death.”

Another wrote, “Maybe Barron should pick up the mantle and carry on Charlie’s courageous work. Hopefully someone strong does.”

Messages of sympathy also poured in for Barron. “I sincerely feel sorry for Barron. He really liked Charlie Kirk. This is tough for a young man,” one person shared.

Many users paid tribute to Kirk’s impact. “Everyone loved Charlie,” one X user wrote, while another added, “Charlie Kirk is gone, but his influence will live on. He will always be missed.”

Echoing that sentiment, one commenter noted, “He has been a strong influence,” and another remarked, “His influence on the next generation proves his legacy will continue shaping hearts and minds for years.”

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