'Classy' Barron Trump Praised For Gesture Made After 47 Is Sworn In
First son Barron Trump is being praised by viewers of his father's inauguration after the young man bestowed the ultimate gesture of humility to a few people
First son Barron Trump is being praised by viewers of his fatherâs inauguration after the young man bestowed the ultimate gesture of humility to a few people who probably wished they could have been anywhere else.
The 18-year-old was the picture of maturity as he stood next to President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Mondayâs swearing-in ceremony. Shortly after Trump raised his right hand and swore to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, Barron did what few could fathom: thanked Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for being present.
The fall of norms and customs around the transition of power means it can no longer be expected of incumbents to stick around while their successors find their footing. Indeed, former first lady Michelle Obama was not on hand for the ceremony, a sign that insiders say was meant to convey just how much she reviles President Trump, his family, and their inner circle.
Barron, however, did what she could not, extending his hand to the Democrats and thanking them for their service to the country, even if he may disagree with how they went about it.
Social media users seen by the Western Journal were quick to congratulate the only son of Trump and Melania for having the temerity to do what many in his position may have avoided. Given the state of animosity that apparently exists between Biden and Harris, his interaction with each Democrat may have been warmer than what they showed each other on a bitterly cold Inauguration Day.
âHe is very impressive & clearly, raised well,â one X user observed. Another credited Melania for teaching him well before sending him off to college last year, while a third said simply, âBarron was brought up right and he will go far in life.â
Barron is a â[s]mart young manâ who clearly â[k]nows his way around the room,â wrote another. Freelance reporter Taylor Hansen said it speaks volumes about the character of the Trump family.
âLooks like Barron Trump just went out of his way to shake both Joeâs and Kamalaâs hand,â he wrote in response to the video clip. âSeems like a very respectful young man with all things considered.â
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Barron behaved much the same way following the election, a time when few may have found they had the discipline to be gracious winners. Behind-the-scenes footage from a forthcoming documentary about Trumpâs campaign showed the young man greeting UFC CEO Dana White with warm words that evoked the friendliness his father is well known for.
And as social media users are right to note, Barron will indeed go far if he completes his studies at New York Universityâs Stern School of Business. Although he mostly keeps to himself on campus, Melania hasnât shied away from gushing about the endless potential her youngest son will carry for the rest of his life.
âHeâs a grown young man. Iâm very proud of him, about his knowledge even about politics, and giving advice to his father. He brought in so many young people. He knows his generation. Because nowadays the young generationâthey donât sit in front of the TV anymore. Theyâre all on the tablets, on their phones, and all of these podcasts and streamers,â Melania explained during a December interview. âHe was very vocal and he gave advice to his father, and it was incredible how he brought in success because he knew exactly who his father needs to contact and to talk to.â