A rare video of President-elect Donald Trump's son Barron Trump speaking has many social media users doing a double take, with many pointing out the similarities between his and his father's speech patterns.
In the clip, Barron greets one of his father's supporters:
“Hello, how are you? It’s very nice to see you. It’s very nice.”
The youngest Trump scion then greeted UFC boss Dana White with a warm “good to see you.” The president-elect, surprised to learn they had never crossed paths before, turned to White and quipped, “Can we make him a fighter?”
You can hear Barron Trump in the video below.
Viewers remarked that it was the first time they had heard 18-year-old NYU freshman Barron Trump speak, as he had largely been shielded from public life during his upbringing. His brief repetition of “It’s very nice” drew comparisons to his father’s speech pattern, with some noting the striking similarity in their “mannerisms” and “voice.”
Barron Trump, currently living at home in Manhattan’s Trump Tower while attending NYU’s Stern School of Business, is credited with helping his father appeal to the young male, or “bro,” vote. Though he won’t be spending much time at the White House, Barron reportedly played a quiet but notable role in shaping campaign outreach.
The president-elect reportedly instructed campaign strategists to consult his youngest son while planning a media tour targeting macho bro podcasts popular with young men. To facilitate this, the campaign enlisted 27-year-old Republican consultant Alex Bruesewitz to compile a list of podcasters fitting the strategy.
When Bruesewitz presented the list, Trump reportedly said, “Call Barron and see what he thinks and let me know,” according to Time.
Following Barron’s input, Bruesewitz secured Trump appearances on several high-profile podcasts, including Theo Von’s, as reported by The Washington Post. Trump also joined shows hosted by Adin Ross, the Nelk Boys, Joe Rogan, and Logan Paul, all boasting massive young male audiences.
