A recently surfaced photo of Barron Trump has taken social media by storm, with many pointing out his striking resemblance to his father, Donald Trump. On X (formerly Twitter), a user, @DefiantWorldread, drew attention to the comparison by posting side-by-side images of the two.
The photo ignited a flood of comments as people marveled at the uncanny similarities, from the jawline to the hair. “I told hubby this yesterday! Almost identical,” one user exclaimed. Others leaned into sarcasm:
“That makes sense because Barron is Donald’s son,” while another quipped, “Wait, you are saying a son looks like his father?” Playfully highlighting the genetic inheritance, a commenter noted, “The genes are strong.” Another joked, “Cloning works!” and one chimed in, “Like father, like son.”
Some users observed that Barron resembles Trump in his younger years. “I am literally just realizing how much Barron looks like Donald. I saw some old interviews of Trump in his 30s, and that younger man looks a lot like Barron over here,” one wrote.
The attention wasn’t limited to physical traits—another noted, “He also has his same exact voice!” while someone added, “Except he is half a foot taller.” Others pointed to his Slovenian roots, with one observing, “Definitely has Melania’s features.”
Barron Trump, now 18, has recently been in the spotlight not only for his appearance but also his voice. A video from Election Day, showing Barron shaking hands with UFC president Dana White, garnered attention for his calm demeanor and resemblance to his father, prompting double takes among viewers, as per Hola!
Currently studying at New York University’s Stern School of Business, Barron is reportedly popular on campus. Standing over 6’9”, sources describe him as a “ladies’ man”—intimidating yet well-liked, even among liberal students. Unlike his siblings, Barron has largely avoided the spotlight during Trump’s campaigns, instead working behind the scenes.
He is said to have provided strategy advice, particularly on engaging Gen Z voters, and is credited for encouraging his father’s appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, which drew a staggering 50 million viewers.
2024 was a milestone year for Barron, as it marked his first time voting—for his father. His Thanksgiving appearance at Mar-a-Lago also made headlines, where he dined with Donald, Melania, and Melania’s father, Viktor Knavs. A viral video captured the family dancing to “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People, drawing yet more attention to the Trumps’ close bond and Barron’s emerging role in the family.