Barron Trump Commended for Poised Gesture Moments After His Father’s Inauguration

It’s often noted that a child’s behavior can speak volumes about their upbringing.
If that saying holds true, it certainly reflects well on the former-and-current first family.
A widely shared video captured the athletic Barron Trump—President Donald Trump’s youngest son—displaying a level of maturity beyond his years at his father’s inauguration on Monday.
Charlie Spiering of The Daily Mail highlighted the moment on X, and the reactions were telling:
Barron shakes hands with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris after the swearing-in ceremony pic.twitter.com/FnbYrRXKju
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) January 20, 2025
This quiet yet meaningful moment took place soon after Donald Trump was officially sworn in as president of the United States.
In the brief clip, Barron Trump can be seen respectfully shaking hands with outgoing President Joe Biden and outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris.
(Barron’s handshake occurred amid a well-publicized tension between Biden and Harris.)
The young Trump’s composed gesture was met with widespread praise.
One X user responded to Spiering, stating, “He is very impressive & clearly, raised well.”
Another attributed Barron’s manners to his mother, Melania Trump—Donald’s third wife—commenting that she “taught him well.”
Yet another X user described Barron as a “[s]mart young man” who evidently “[k]nows his way around the room.”
Journalist Tayler Hansen also took to X to recognize the former-and-current first son.
Looks like Barron Trump just went out of his way to shake both Joe’s and Kamala’s hand.
— Tayler Hansen (@TaylerUSA) January 20, 2025
Seems like a very respectful young man with all things considered.
“Looks like Barron Trump just went out of his way to shake both Joe’s and Kamala’s hand,” Hansen observed.
He went on to add: “Seems like a very respectful young man with all things considered.”
During his father’s first term, Barron Trump largely stayed out of the political spotlight due to his young age.
However, while it remains uncertain whether Barron Trump has any political aspirations, this diplomatic moment—along with reports suggesting his influence in helping his father connect with younger voters—has fueled speculation about his future in politics.
(After all, even the legendary Tom Brady has struggled with shaking hands after tough matchups. Barron, it seems, is already ahead of the game.)