Barron Trump Joins Father on Campaign Trail, Draws Applause and Speculation

Zoey Cormier
July 11, 2024 08:03pm
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Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, made his debut on the campaign trail Tuesday night, sparking speculation about his future involvement in politics.

Former President Donald Trump welcomed his youngest son, Barron, to the campaign trail with open arms on Tuesday night at a rally in Doral, Florida. The 18-year-old stood for a sustained round of applause, drawing praise from his father and igniting speculation about his potential involvement in politics.

"That's the first time he's done it. That's the first time, right?" Trump said as Barron accepted the applause. "You're pretty popular, he might be more popular than Don and Eric, we gotta talk about this. Hey Don, we gotta talk about this."

Barron Trump Joins Father on Campaign Trail, Draws Applause and Speculation

Trump injected reality television-level drama into the rally, repeatedly teasing but stopping short of announcing Senator Marco Rubio as his running mate. The former president also used the opportunity to address his son's future plans, revealing that Barron is set to attend college in the fall and has already made his choice of school.

"So Barron, it's good to have you. Welcome to the scene, Barron," Trump continued. "He had such a nice, easy life. Now it's a little bit changed."

Barron Trump Joins Father on Campaign Trail, Draws Applause and Speculation

Previously, Trump has praised Barron as a "smart one" who enjoys giving political advice. "He's seen it, he doesn't have to hear it," Trump told Philadelphia's Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. "He's a smart one. He doesn't have to hear much, but he's a great guy. He's a little on the tall side. I will tell you, he's a tall one. But he's a good-looking guy, and he's really been a great student and he does like politics."

At one point, Barron was expected to take an active role in Republican Party politics as a delegate for his father. However, these plans were put on hold after his mother, Melania Trump, decided he should decline due to prior commitments.

Barron Trump Joins Father on Campaign Trail, Draws Applause and Speculation

Barron's appearance on the campaign trail has reignited speculation about his future political aspirations. Some observers believe he could follow in the footsteps of his father and siblings, all of whom have expressed interest in politics.

However, others caution against reading too much into Barron's appearance at the rally, noting that he is still young and may not have any immediate plans to enter the political arena.