During his father’s second inauguration, Barron Trump had a brief but noteworthy encounter with former President Joe Biden, which sparked interest on social media about the nature of their exchange.
The 18-year-old NYU student, along with his mother Melania Trump and older half-siblings, went to the 2025 inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Monday.
Barron was spotted shaking hands with Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda following Donald Trump’s official oath of office for his second term. Many people were left wondering what was said during the encounter.
The video has generated a lot of discussion on the internet, particularly after Barron was hailed as “a true gentleman” for shaking hands with both Biden and Harris. Social media users expressed their admiration for the 18-year-old’s maturity and poise, viewing the moment as a symbol of unity.