'Worst father ever': Donald Trump trolled as he gets son Barron's age wrong in embarrassing gaffe

Donald Trump misspoke during a TV interview, incorrectly stating his son Barron's age as 17 when he is actually 18
PUBLISHED MAY 10, 2024
The mix-up about Barron's age occurred during Trump's (L) sit-down with Telemundo 51, Miami's Spanish-language NBC affiliate (Getty Images)
The mix-up about Barron's age occurred during Trump's (L) sit-down with Telemundo 51, Miami's Spanish-language NBC affiliate (Getty Images)

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: In a embarrassing gaffe that quickly went viral, former President Donald Trump wrongly stated his son Barron Trump's age during a television interview, claiming the 18-year-old was still 17, as per Newsweek.

The cringeworthy misstep immediately sparked a flurry of mockery and trolling across the internet, with many seizing the opportunity to criticize Trump's parenthood and mental abilities.



 

Donald Trump makes embarrassing gaffe regarding son Barron's age during TV interview

The age mix-up occurred during Donald's sit-down with Telemundo 51, Miami's Spanish-language NBC affiliate.

When questioned about his son Barron's upcoming role as a delegate for Florida at the Republican National Convention, Trump responded, "He's pretty young, I will say. He's 17. But if they can do that, I'm all for it."

However, Barron, the only child from Trump's marriage to former first lady Melania Trump, had celebrated his 18th birthday just two months prior on March 20.

Barron has largely remained out of the public eye compared to his older half-siblings. However, the upcoming Republican convention has pushed the teenager into the political spotlight, as he prepares to join his half-brothers Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump, as well as his half-sister Tiffany Trump, as delegates representing Florida.

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 has largely remained out of the public eye compared to his older half-siblings. (Photo by JNI/Star Max/GC Images)

Despite the unconventional family dynamics, the Trumps have seemingly rallied around Barron, with Melania reportedly raising him to be bilingual and fiercely protective of her son's privacy.

Barron is currently enrolled at Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, Florida, and is slated to graduate on May 17. Notably, Trump recently sought permission to attend Barron's graduation ceremony amid his ongoing hush money criminal trial in New York City.

Trump himself hinted at being barred from attending the ceremony, accusing Judge Juan Merchan of bias and corruption. However, Merchan later clarified that Trump's attendance was permitted as long as it did not disrupt the trial schedule.

Former President Donald Trump listens as his attorney Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference at 40 Wall Street after a pre-trial hearing on March 25, 2024 in New York City. Judge Juan Merchan scheduled Trump's criminal trial to begin on April 15, which would make it the first criminal prosecution of a former American president. Trump was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records last year, which prosecutors say was an effort to hide a potential sex scandal, both before and after the 2016 election. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Donald Trump makes embarrassing gaffe regarding son Barron's age during TV interview. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Internet wastes no time in trolling Donald Trump for lapse regarding Barron's age

The internet's reaction to Trump's lapse regarding Barron's age was swift and merciless, with users taking to social media to unleash a wave of mockery and criticism. One Facebook user joked, "At least he remembered he had a son!" Another quipped, "Prolly don't even know his own age!"

A third user expressed concern, writing, "He didn’t 'misstate' it. It’s called dementia."

While a fourth criticized, "Worst father ever." Another critic remarked, "Trump only cares about himself." Meanwhile, a commenter said, "He lucked out and got his name right."

One user humorously wrote, "Dummentia at its finest." Lastly, an eight user sarcastically quipped, "What a family man.. Those good Christian values just keep shining through. America should be proud."

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