When Barron Trump Showed He’s Cooler Than His Dad, Donald: 5 Standout Examples (3 of 3)

4. He boycotted his dad’s White House farewell ceremony

Barron Trump’s absence during his father’s farewell ceremony on his last day in office symbolized a poignant moment of separation and introspection. While his mother, Melenia, and four siblings were present, Barron chose solitude, perhaps seeking refuge from all of the chaos that his father had created while refusing to concede the election. His absence echoed a silent protest or a quiet retreat, a testament to the complexities of growing up under the glare of public scrutiny and familial expectations.

5. Father and son don’t even bond over sports

Donald is a lover of sports, as demonstrated by his running the USFL to the ground and cheating at golf at every opportunity. But he and Barron’s lack of bonding over sports underscores the poignant gap in their relationship. Despite sports being a common avenue for father-son connection, their divergent passions create a palpable distance between them. Indeed, Barron is regarded as a pretty decent soccer player, even earning a spot on the DC United U-12 club back in elementary school, and yet while Melena was often spotted attending his matches, Donald was unsurprisingly never around. But it’s pretty clear that Barron was never bothered by this.