You know that saying about how some people have greatness thrust upon them? Right now, it’s hard not to think about that phrase as it applies to Barron, the youngest child of 2024 presidential victor Donald Trump.
Once, Barron stayed out of the spotlight as much as possible…now, though, he’s making more public appearances, and some say that his advice helped his father win his presidential battle against Kamala Harris. This caused us to look back at Donald Trump’s two victory speeches (the first in 2016, the second in 2024) and realize something wild: Barron Trump looks completely unrecognizable now than he did eight years ago.
How unrecognizable are we talking? Also, how the heck did Barron get so tall, and what’s the secret behind his great height? Keep reading to find out!
Barron Trump supported his father’s victory in 2016
Back in the day, Barron Trump was mostly kept out of the spotlight (more on this later). However, he showed up for Donald Trump’s victory speech in 2016 after his father defeated Hillary Clinton. And it’s fair to say that back then, the young man looked completely different.
He was dressed to look like a younger version of his father, right down to the suit and tie. However, Barron alternated between looking bored and confused, and his father towered over him. Eight years later, though, Barron Trump is completely unrecognizable!
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Looking completely different in 2024
In many ways, the 2024 presidential election felt like a throwback to 2016. Once again, Donald Trump was running, and once again, he pulled off a surprise victory despite the countless controversies (including major legal drama) he was embroiled in. And just like in 2016, Barron Trump was present at his father’s victory speech.
One thing was completely different, though, and that was Barron himself. Sure, he was wearing a suit and tie again, but he no longer looked bored or confused. Instead, he looked completely confident and in control. Of course, it’s hard not to look confident and in control when you are now absolutely towering over your very tall father!
Donald Trump’s cute explanation for Barron’s great height
Considering how tall Donald Trump is, many assumed that Barron owes his great height to his father’s genetics. However, Donald himself thinks the credit should go to Amalija Knavs, his mother-in-law who died earlier this year. According to the president-elect, his son’s height came down to eating his great-grandmother’s food.
As reported by Metro, Donald Trump brought Knavs up before giving his formal victory speech. “Boy, did she take care of Barron,” he said. “That’s how he got so tall — he only ate her food.” Now, we can’t help but wonder if she shared her recipes for anyone else who would like to raise a boy into a giant!
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Originally, Barron stayed hidden from the public
To this day, media appearances from Barron Trump feel special. That’s because he is the one Trump child who has consistently shied away from the media. Even as Donald Jr., Eric, Ivanka, and even Tiffany Trump would frequently run for the cameras and give soundbites to paparazzi, it was rare to see young Barron at all.
That’s because his parents wanted him to have a relatively normal childhood. Therefore, Barron mostly kept to himself in the White House, and more recently, he has focused on completing high school and now beginning his college journey. For the moment, he seems to have no interest in being a media darling, so we only see him from time to time. And the fact that he looks taller each time always manages to turn heads whenever he pops up.
Barron Trump started taking the spotlight
Compared to his older siblings, Barron Trump is still a bit media shy. But he has been making more and more appearances, popping up in places like Donald Trump fundraisers and other events. When he does make an appearance, he naturally draws the attention of everyone in the room.
Whether he wanted it to happen or not, Barron Trump has become a symbol of his father’s ability to lead. Seeing that Donald raised someone who turned out to be tall, strong, and confident is enough to make many think he will be a good shepherd of America once he is back in the White House. And beyond his symbolic value, Barron played what might have been a key role in getting his father re-elected.
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The secret to Donald Trump’s 2024 victory?
Since Donald Trump won the 2024 election, there has been much internet discourse about his surprising ability to reach young voters. Just how did the septuagenarian president-elect manage to do that? His secret weapon was actually Barron Trump!
These days, Barron Trump represents the young men that Trump needed to appeal to. To help his father appeal to this demographic, Barron recommended appearing on a number of popular podcasts, including The Joe Rogan Experience and Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast. These platforms allowed Donald Trump to speak directly to prospective young voters, and that played a direct role in helping him secure a presidential victory.