President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, is earning praise for a simple but impactful moment. At his father’s inauguration on Monday, he shook hands with former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris.
"Barron Trump just shook hands with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. This kid will be our President one day. Bet on it," conservative personality Nick Sotor shared on X, formerly Twitter. The brief exchange quickly went viral.
The 18-year-old, now a New York University freshman, made the gesture shortly after his father was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. Barron also joined his family for a church service at St. John’s that morning and participated in other inaugural events, including the parade.
On social media, conservatives and others were quick to celebrate Barron’s handshake. Many speculated about his potential future in politics, while some wondered what he might have said to Biden during the brief moment.
Others joked that Barron whispered, "You forgot to pardon yourself," while shaking Biden's hand. The humor and intrigue only added to the buzz around the young Trump.
Later, Barron attended the inaugural parade, earning applause from supporters. When the Capital One Arena’s jumbotron showed him, the crowd erupted in cheers.
"And then I have a very tall son named Barron. Has anyone ever heard of him?" President Trump quipped as the camera panned to his son, who waved to the crowd and raised his fist.
Barron fed off the crowd’s energy, encouraging louder cheers. His father praised him, noting his success in rallying the youth vote during the campaign. "He knew the youth vote. You know we won the youth vote by 36 points," Trump said, highlighting Barron’s push for using podcasts to connect with younger voters.
The day was packed for President Trump, too. He signed over 40 executive actions, delivered multiple speeches, and took media questions for about an hour. The festivities moved indoors this year, with the Capitol Rotunda and Capital One Arena hosting the major events due to the freezing temperatures gripping Washington, D.C.