Melania Drops Bombshell: How Barron Played a Key Role in Trump’s Victory

Melania Trump, the former first lady, said that her son Barron was instrumental in her husband Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 US presidential election. She described in an interview on “Fox & Friends” how the 18-year-old New York University (NYU) freshman provided crucial counsel that enabled Donald Trump to win over younger people and win a second term. Melania claims that Barron was “very vocal” in telling his father that it was crucial to interact with Gen Z-friendly media figures.

Realizing that younger people no longer watched television, he suggested that his father make appearances on podcasts and other unconventional media. “He knew exactly who his father needs to contact and to talk to,” she continued. She went on to say, “He knows his generation—he brought in so many young people.” Donald Trump gained a lot of traction with younger audiences because to this tactic, which involved his high-profile appearances on shows like “The Joe Rogan Experience” and other well-known podcasts.

Melania claimed that since social media, YouTube, and podcasts had emerged as the primary channels for younger voters, Barron’s recommendations were crucial to Trump’s outreach. Melania went on to say, “They’re all on tablets, phones, and all these podcasts and streamers.” Barron’s impact went beyond his suggestions for public appearances. Following Barron’s example, the Trump campaign team obtained interviews on other well-known programs, such as “This Past Weekend with Theo Von,” “Flagrant,” and “Impaulsive” with Logan Paul.

The impression among young voters that Trump was well-connected and involved with their generation was altered by these interviews, which received millions of views and received extensive media coverage in the last days before the election. Jason Miller, a senior Trump aide, commended Barron for his ability to identify well-liked platforms that attract viewers for each media recommendation. Miller claimed that every single suggestion he made had been a huge hit on the internet in terms of ratings. When Donald Trump spoke out to his son on election night, supporters erupted in cheers. “Ba-ron, Ba-ron,” the audience chanted, demonstrating the teen’s growing popularity among his father’s following.