Donald Trump's wife Melania Trump took to X on November 6, 2024, to share a picture of Barron Trump voting for the first time at the 2024 presidential election cycle. As Barron exercised his civic duty after turning 18, Melania captioned the picture:
"Voted for the first time - for his dad! #18yearsold #presidentialelection #proud"
Internet users were quick to react to the news of Barron Trump voting for the first time and that too, for his father. Expressing hope about Barron contesting the presidential elections some day, an X user wrote:
"I can’t wait to vote for him one day"
"Omg I love this!!! He's changed so much since his dad's 1st win!" an X user stated
"That suit. The lines. Flawless. What a sharp young man!" another X user mentioned.
"Barron Trump 2044," an internet user said.
"We are winning. Thank you, Trump family," another internet user commented.
Netizens also appreciated Barron for voting for his father:
"Priceless. Thank you for sharing Barron voting for his father," an X user tweeted.
"Way to go, Barron! America First," another X user mentioned
"Way to go Barron!!! My 18 year old daughter voted for the 1st time, too!!! In Ohio...for Trump!!! She was so excited!!!," an internet user said
"Dad, take it easy, now"—Donald Trump shares Barron Trump's advice for him
Barron Trump was born on March 20, 2006. He is the former president's fifth and youngest child. He is Melania Trump's only child and as per Times Now News, Barron has led a private life unlike Trump's other children.
While Barron has been rarely seen at public events concerning his father, he was more involved in this year's election campaign wherein he served as an unofficial advisor to Trump for his podcast appearances.
Additionally, Donald Trump mentioned Barron's advice for him at a rally in North Carolina on November 4. He told the rally attendees that he has a guy at home who's with the first lady. Trump added that Barron is very smart and gives him good suggestions. Quoting his son, the former president said:
“Dad: take it easy, now. You just take it easy dad, alright? You don’t have to go too much here. He gives me good - he’s very wise."
"This decision appeared to be rooted in political discrimination"—Melania Trump mentioned Barron Trump was denied a bank account
In her memoir Melania, released on October 8, 2024, Melania Trump mentioned that her son Barron was denied a bank account owing to "cancel culture" after Trump's term ended at the White House. She made the claims without naming the bank that terminated her account and denied Barron an opportunity to open a new one.
Talking about her perspective on the same, Melania wrote in her memoir:
“This decision appeared to be rooted in political discrimination, raising serious concerns about civil rights violations."
According to People magazine, Barron is currently studying at New York University's Stern School of Business. In an interview with Fox News in September 2024, Melania Trump mentioned that it was Barron's idea to go to a school in New York and live in their family tower in Manhattan.