Donald Trump has not dismissed the idea that his youngest son, Barron, might one day pursue the presidency.

In a recent Fox News interview with Laura Ingraham, the 79-year-old president offered a tour of the White House and discussed topics ranging from renovations to family life. The conversation shifted when Ingraham asked which of Trump’s children might follow in his political footsteps.

Trump Weighs In On His Kids’ Potential

Trump spoke warmly about all five of his children—Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany, and Barron—describing them as intelligent, accomplished, and deeply committed to the country. “Tiffany is very smart. She was a great student, always a great student. They’re all great students, actually,” Trump said. “And I think Barron’s gonna be, uh, tremendous at that. He’s very meticulous.”

Ingraham then mentioned a popular theory circulating online: “A lot of people think [Barron] could be the next Trump president.” Trump replied, “I don’t know. I think—” before Ingraham suggested Eric or another child might also fit the role. Trump concluded: “In a certain way, they all could,” before moving on to highlight his Presidential Walk of Fame.

Although Barron, 19, has never publicly expressed political ambitions, both of his parents have praised his behind-the-scenes involvement in the 2024 campaign. Melania Trump previously told Fox News that her son “was very vocal” and offered strategic advice during his father’s run:

“He’s a grown young man. I’m very proud of him—about his knowledge, even about politics, and giving advice to his father. He brought in so many young people. He knows his generation, because nowadays the young generation, they don’t sit in front of TV anymore. They’re all on the tablets, they’re on the phones, and all of these podcasts and streamers,” she explained. “He was very vocal, and he gave advice to his father, and [it] was incredible how he brought in a success because he knew exactly who his father needed to contact and to talk to.”

Trump Praises Barron’s “Unbelievable Aptitude” For Tech

In a previous interview, Trump shared a remark about Barron that quickly spread online—though it drew more humor than admiration. “He can look at a computer… I turn off his laptop, I said, ‘Oh good,’ and I go back about five minutes later, he’s got his laptop, I say, ‘How do you do that?’ He’s got an unbelievable aptitude in technology,” Trump said.

The comment, intended as praise, sparked widespread mockery on social media. Many pointed out that restarting a laptop is a basic skill for most college students. One user wrote, “BREAKING: The President expresses astonishment that his college-age son can turn on a laptop… This is abnormal.” Another joked: “Stop the press. Trump’s son can turn on a laptop!!!!” while a third quipped: “His aptitude is determined by turning on and off a laptop? Lmao gt**h.”

Barron, who recently transferred from NYU’s Manhattan campus to its Washington, D.C. location, now lives just blocks away from the White House. Whether he ever chooses to run for office remains uncertain, but with both parents publicly praising him and growing public curiosity, speculation continues to build.

“He’s doing a good job,” Trump said. “He’s tall. He’s a tall one.”

Source: vt.co