It’s no surprise that Barron Trump has captured renewed attention in recent days.
The 18-year-old son of the former and soon-to-be President of the United States has spent much of his life out of the public eye. This is believed to be a choice made by his mother, Melania Trump, who sought to provide her son with as normal an upbringing as possible, despite the media frenzy surrounding his family.
When Donald Trump was first elected president, Barron was still a child. Although the family lived in Washington during his father’s first term, Barron’s media exposure was kept to a minimum.
However, with Barron now an adult, that’s likely to change. Standing tall and reaching an age where he’s beginning to pave his own path, Barron was present on stage when his father delivered his victory speech in Florida, just before the 2024 election was officially concluded.
Barron Trump, the youngest son of Donald and Melania Trump, has remained an enigmatic figure, drawing increased attention in recent years. Despite growing up in the public eye, Barron has largely been kept out of the spotlight, with his mother, Melania, choosing to shield him from the media frenzy surrounding their family.
Barron, now 18, has recently caught the public’s eye, not just for his striking height — standing at 6-foot-9 — but also for speculation surrounding his future. Many online are eager to learn more about his life, particularly his potential future career. Some have even suggested that Republican politicians view him as a future presidential candidate, though he won’t be eligible to run until at least 2044.
Currently studying at New York University’s Stern School of Business, Barron has reportedly remained tight-lipped about his political views, telling friends that he “doesn’t support any party.” Despite this, rumors continue to swirl about his intentions, with many wondering whether Barron might eventually follow in his father’s political footsteps, or forge a different path altogether.
A recently resurfaced video of Barron Trump as a child is gaining attention on social media. The clip, originally filmed in 2010 for “Larry King Live”, shows a four-year-old Barron preparing for school with his parents, Donald and Melania Trump.
While Barron’s impressive height wasn’t the topic of discussion at that time, his accent certainly caught the attention of viewers. In the video, Barron can be heard asking his mother, “I have to go to school now?” with a distinct Slovenian accent.
Melania responds, “Yes, first you will have lunch and then you’ll go to school,” while Donald adds, “You can do reading, writing, and arithmetic.”
The video, which was recently shared on X (formerly Twitter), has quickly gone viral, amassing over a million views. Many online users were quick to react to the clip, sharing their thoughts on Barron’s childhood and his unique accent.
Sweet Barron before going to school and happy Melania ♥️ pic.twitter.com/j0fxKxdW6I
— Deana Šonjić 🇭🇷 (@Deana_Croatia) November 15, 2024
The clip of young Barron Trump speaking with a Slovenian accent has sparked a flurry of reactions online.
“He had a Slovenian accent,” one surprised user commented.
“Does Barron speak with a Slovenian accent even though he was born and raised in New York because of Melania? That’s pretty funny,”another chimed in.
“The fact that he has a Slovenian accent is sending me,” wrote a third.
“That’s so adorable,” said a fourth. “He sounds like his mom. You can tell she was a very involved mother.”
A fifth user added: “I like how you can tell he’s a real mama’s boy because his accent is Melania’s. I wonder when it changed.”
While any trace of Slovenian heritage in Barron Trump’s accent has faded over the years, the influence of his mother, Melania, remains strong. Reports suggest that Melania, soon to be a two-time first lady, is currently living in New York to provide closer support for her son. There are also predictions that she will not make the White House her full-time residence when her husband, Donald Trump, takes office again in January.