What did Barron Trump say to Joe Biden at his dad’s inauguration? It sparked an online debate

During the 2025 inauguration, Barron Trump, now 18 and a student at NYU, had a brief but notable interaction with former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Barron, alongside his mother, Melania Trump, and siblings, attended the event at the U.S. Capitol. After Donald Trump’s oath of office, Barron was seen shaking hands with both Biden and Harris, sparking curiosity on social media about their exchange.

Baron Trump walking over to Joe Biden to shake his hand.
I judge a man by the character of his children.
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The video of the moment went viral, with many praising Barron for his poise and maturity, especially considering his youth. Some even speculated that he may have whispered to Kamala Harris rather than Biden. The gesture was widely seen as a symbol of unity, and Barron was lauded as a “true gentleman.” Social media users also applauded Melania Trump for raising such a well-mannered son, with one commenter writing, “Well done, Barron.”