Barron Trump, the son of former US President Donald Trump, towered over MAGA supporters at Donald’s rally on Tuesday, his first-ever appearance at such an event
Barron Trump made his first appearance at one of his father Donald Trump’s rallies in Florida on Tuesday, and he was greeted with a standing ovation(No credit)
Barron Trump, the youngest son of former US President Donald Trump, made his first-ever appearance at one of his father’s rallies near their home and one of Donald’s golf courses in Doral, Florida.
On this occasion, the 18-year-old teenager was introduced to the crowd by Donald amid cheers from the supporters attending the event. Barron, who had just finished high school and is soon heading to college, gained quite an applause from the crowd.
However, unlike his elder brothers Donald Jr and Eric who are comfortable with public appearances, Barron seemed somewhat hesitant to greet the crowd, only standing up when urged to by his dad.
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Barron waived to the crowd and gave a fist of solidarity as he was recognised by his father(No credit)
The towering teenager, being 6-foot-7, stood out noticeably among the crowd, even overshadowing his 6-foot-3 father, as well as other family members present.
Donald presented his son to the crowd as “a very young man”, adding: “This is a very young man. He just turned 18.”
Upon his introduction, the audience erupted into cheers, and attendees whipped out their phones to capture the sight. In response to this, a proud Donald remarked, “Oh look at this!”
The crowd’s noise amplified significantly when Trump proudly announced that his son would be going to college soon: “A very young man who’s now going to college, got into every college he wanted to and he’s now made his choice. And he’s a very good guy, I’ll tell ya,” he bragged amidst loud cheers from supporters.
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Trump made several heinous comments during his speech about immigration, critical race theory and about his political opponents as he riled up the crowd(Getty Images)
“You know, I’m not allowed to call them boy, but he is my boy. He’s my boy. They’re all my boys. When you have sons, they could be any age, and they’re always going to be – and he is – a very special guy. Barron Trump! ” Trump bragged. “This is the first time he’s ever done this. Barron!”
The crowd roared with applause, as many of them strained to get a look at the teenager. When Barron didn’t immediately stand up, Trump queried, “Where is Barron?” A few people towards the front of the crowd pointed directly ahead of where Trump was stood on stage.
“Stand up,” Trump directed, adding, “Look at him! ” Barron then rose to his feet, acknowledging the crowd with a wave and a fist pump, before scanning the sea of cheering supporters, appearing slightly taken aback by their enthusiastic reaction. He quickly settled back into his seat thereafter. His towering height seeming to make those around him appear childlike in comparison.
The crowd could be seen giving Barron a standing ovation(No credit)
“That’s the first time he’s done it. That’s the first time, right?” Trump laid stress on. “Hey, you’re pretty popular! He might be more popular than Don and Eric. We’ve gotta talk about that!” the ex-president exclaimed.
“Barron, it’s good to have you,” Trump concluded. “Welcome to the scene, Barron!” he added, with a hint of nostalgia for his son’s previously sheltered life.
“He had such an easy life. Now, it’s a little bit changed,” Trump remarked, alluding to how Melania has kept Barron out of the spotlight to shield him from the media frenzy that often targets his father, particularly now as Trump gears up for another shot at the presidency.
As Barron prepares to fly the nest and potentially join the hallowed halls of Harvard, whispers suggest Melania is fretting over the prospect. A source close to the family revealed she might make weekly trips to New York City to stay within arm’s reach of her son during his college years.
With Harvard nestled near Boston, Massachusetts, it’s a manageable journey from NYC, whether by a four-hour drive, a swift train ride, or a quick hop on a plane.
Rumours are swirling that Barron is not just heading to college but also dipping his toes into the political arena, lending a hand to his father’s campaign efforts. It seems he’s got his sights set on a political path post-graduation, aiming to walk in his father’s presidential footsteps.
With the November presidential election on the horizon, the stage is set for what looks to be a rerun of the Trump-Biden showdown. Neither candidate is winning popularity contests, with many Americans expressing through polls their dissatisfaction with both options, resigned to choosing what they see as the lesser of two evils.
Barron’s involvement in the upcoming November election and his father’s campaign will be under close scrutiny as the significant vote approaches rapidly. However, with Barron making his debut at one of his dad’s rallies, it’s evident that he’s rooting for his father’s return to the White House and may accompany him on future campaign journeys.
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Publish date : 2024-07-09 23:37:00
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