The recent presidential election has been the talk of the town, and if you’ve been following the news, you’ve undoubtedly heard about Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron. If you’re curious to know more about this intriguing young man, read on as we unveil ten fascinating facts about America’s new First Son.
The Youngest Trump: Barron’s Place in the Family
Barron is the only child of Donald and Melania Trump, making him the baby of the family. He has four older half-siblings: Donald Jr. (38), Ivanka (34), and Eric (32) from Donald’s first marriage to Ivana, and Tiffany (22) from his second marriage to Marla Maples. At just 10 years old, Barron is the youngest of the Trump children.
A Bedroom Fit for a Prince
Unlike most kids, Barron doesn’t have a bedroom in the main house. Instead, he has an entire floor to himself in the Trump penthouse in Manhattan. His parents allow him to decorate his living area as he pleases, and he’s chosen to adorn it with his favorite things: helicopters and airplanes. The only place you won’t find these flying machines is on his bedding, which he prefers to be clean and white.
Master of His Own Entertainment
While Barron has plenty of friends and enjoys playdates with other children, he’s also content to spend time playing alone. His mother, Melania, says he can spend hours in his living area playing with Legos, Magna Tiles, drawing, and building large-scale models. Unlike most kids, Barron never complains about being bored, as he always finds something to keep himself busy.
Like Father, Like Son: Barron’s Resemblance to Donald
Many people close to Barron believe he’s the most like his father out of all the Trump children. He shares Donald’s preference for suits over sweatpants and has even displayed similar mannerisms from a young age. Donald’s longtime butler, Anthony Senecal, recalls a time when Barron, not yet three years old, told him, “Tony, sit down. We need to talk.” Melania affectionately calls her son “Little Donald” due to his opinionated, independent, strong-minded nature and his ability to know exactly what he wants.
A Natural Athlete: Barron’s Love for Sports
Barron spends a significant amount of time playing sports when he’s not in his bedroom or having one-on-one dinners with his father. Donald calls him a natural athlete, and Barron takes golf lessons, plays basketball, and takes tennis lessons. His mother says he’s extremely athletic and excels at any sport he tries.
America’s New First Son
When Donald is inaugurated as the President of the United States on January 20, 2017, Barron will officially become the First Son. He’ll be the first First Son to live in the White House in years, with the last being the late John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1963.
Parenting Without Nannies
While many children of the rich and famous are raised by nannies, Melania says this wasn’t the case for Barron. She and Donald believe that an outsider shouldn’t help raise their son, and Donald thinks you can’t truly get to know your children if they spend all their time with a nanny. Melania considers herself a hands-on mother and didn’t require any outside help to raise Barron, even when Donald was on the campaign trail.
Supporting His Father’s Campaign
Barron loves spending time with his father, but Donald’s campaign trail kept him very busy. Despite this, Barron supported his father 100 percent. Melania says that although Barron missed his father, he understood that Donald was doing something important and fully supported his campaign.
Barron’s Television Debut at Age 8
Barron made his television debut on his father’s show, The Apprentice, in 2014. He was just 8 years old at the time and appeared in the show’s finale. He has generally stayed out of the limelight but has made a few appearances at the Trump Invitation Grand Prix.
A Bilingual Prodigy
By the time Barron was five years old, he was fluent in two languages: English and Slovenian. His mother, who grew up in Sevnica, spoke to him in her native language every day. By the age of five, Barron could speak both languages fluently, as he heard them daily. Melania believed it was important for her son to be able to speak to her in her native language.
While Barron has managed to stay out of the limelight for years, that’s likely to change as he becomes the First Son and moves into the White House. It’s very likely that we’ll all get to know Barron Trump much better in the coming years.
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