Barron Trump has pretty much been kept out of the spotlight by his mom, Melania, ever since he was born. Now that he’s 19, though, the dynamics have shifted a bit. But even so, his parents handle things in their own ways. A body language pro is breaking down the clear contrast between how Donald and Melania approach raising their kid.
Barron’s had this one-of-a-kind upbringing. Sure, it came with all the perks—like tales of him having a whole floor in Trump Tower just for himself—but his dad’s mega-fame made a regular kid life tough to pull off.
Things got even more intense when Donald snagged the presidency the first time around; staying under the radar wasn’t exactly easy for Barron. These days, as he’s kicking off his second year at NYU Stern’s business school campus in D.C., he’s got Secret Service trailing him everywhere.
So much of Barron Trump’s world has stayed private. Melania’s done everything she can to keep the media and crowds at bay, and even at 19, she’s still playing that protective role.
For ages, you hardly ever saw Barron out and about. But once Donald clinched his second term as president, that flipped. On Inauguration Day, Barron kinda ended up grabbing the attention away from his dad.
Everyone knows Melania’s been the main one hands-on with Barron. But just how do the President and First Lady’s parenting vibes differ? Body language expert Judi James says it’s night and day.
What Donald and Melania’s Gestures Say About Raising Barron, Per the Expert
In a chat with The Mirror, James pointed out that Donald seems all about thrusting Barron into the limelight, while Melania’s more about guarding him from it.
“Donald’s body language around Barron screams ‘proud dad’—like that Lion King moment where he’s showing off his cub to everyone, implying the kid’s just like him,” James explained to The Mirror. She noted Melania’s style is way more about wrapping him up safe.
She added, “Melania’s got these wrapping and holding moves that show she’s all about protection and care—like her arm around him in that early pic where he’s leaning in, or using both hands to gently guide and hold him back as he starts walking in the later shots.”
James highlighted how Donald sticks to this consistent “signature” pose with Barron, which screams pride and full backing for his son.
Donald’s Got “Total Trust” in Barron
“As Barron grows up, Donald positions him right in front, hands on both shoulders—like a stamp of approval and pride. It lets young Barron mirror his dad’s straight-back, legs-apart stance,” she wrapped up.
“And once Barron shoots up taller and those steadying hands drop away, it looks like Donald’s giving him space to do his own thing, showing real confidence in him.”
What do you reckon—will Barron dive into politics like his old man? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
