Donald Trump Makes Error, Says Son Barron Trump is 17 When He is Actually 18
Former President Donald Trump made a mistake during an interview on Thursday by wrongly stating that his son Barron Trump is 17 years old, when in fact, Barron is 18. The error occurred during Trump’s conversation with Miami’s Telemundo 51 on May 9, where he was asked about Barron’s potential involvement in politics. Interesting opportunities lie ahead as the teenager is set to take on a role as a delegate for Florida at the upcoming Republican National Convention in July.
Trump’s Misstatement
Responding to Telemundo 51’s question, Trump stated, “He’s pretty young, I will say. He’s 17. But if they can do that, I’m all for it.” However, it was revealed that Barron Trump celebrated his 18th birthday in March, which makes him an adult and surpasses his father’s initial claim.
Background on Barron Trump
Barron Trump, the fifth child of Donald Trump and Melania Trump, is stepping into the spotlight as he is set to join his half-brothers, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, as delegates for Florida. His half-sister, Tiffany Trump, will also represent the state as a delegate. Melania Trump, a Slovenian native, has raised Barron to be bilingual and has historically kept him out of the public eye.
When Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, the family delayed Barron’s move to the White House to ensure it did not interrupt his education. Although the transition to Washington, D.C. posed some initial fears for the young student, his father expressed confidence in his son’s resilience and intelligence.
Despite his father’s error in age, Barron Trump’s upcoming graduation from Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, Florida, is causing ripples, even within his father’s ongoing legal battles. Donald Trump, who is currently facing criminal charges, requested a temporary pause in his New York trial to attend Barron’s graduation. While this initially raised concerns among supporters, the presiding judge later gave Trump permission to attend the ceremony, as long as the trial proceeds as scheduled.
Future Engagements
In addition to Barron Trump’s graduation, his father is set to be a keynote speaker at the Minnesota Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner on the same date. This appearance is notable as Donald Trump is the presumptive Republican presidential candidate for the 2024 election.
Continuing Developments
Update 05/10/24 4:10 a.m. ET: This article has been updated to include further information on Barron Trump and Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial.
