Barron Trump, 19, Sparks Concern After Looking 'Awkward' and 'Lonely' at Lavish Mar-a-Lago Bash With His Parents — 'No Real Friends, Just Like His Dad'
Barron Trump seemed less than enthused to be at Mar-a-Lago's New Year's event.
Jan. 6 2026, Published 1:13 p.m. ET
Barron Trump has sparked concern after looking "awkward" and "lonely" when he was spotted at Mar-a-Lago with his parents, Donald and Melania Trump, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Barron, 19, stepped out to be by his parents' side at the Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve bash, where he was among many political figures and celebrities.
Barron Trump Was Seen in Footage From New Year's Eve With His Parents
Barron Trump was called 'lonely,' 'scowling,' and 'judgmental' on Threads.
Based on footage that surfaced, Barron seemed less than enthused about hanging out with his dad's friends.
In one clip, he stood stoically next to his parents while people around him socialized
Users of the popular social media app Threads quickly took to share their thoughts on Barron.
"Yep! He’s standing around awkwardly with no real friends, just like his dad," one user wrote.
Many others commented he was a "poor kid," and one person compared him to Donald, writing, "Yes. Lonely, scowling, judgmental. Exactly like his dad!
Barron Trump Was Picked Apart on Threads
Barron Trump was slammed by a Threads user for hanging out with his parents on New Year's Eve.
Another person claimed they would "feel bad for him" but said "he is his father's son."
"He’s got that blank look on his face like both his parents. He looks a little like Trump, but he’s got that pointy beak like Melania," another person piped in to say.
A different Threads user also compared Barron to Donald, stating, "He’s got that hunched shoulders, blank stare off into space look going on just like Daddy Don."
"I had to laugh," another said. "He’s hanging out with his parents. He’s 19 years old on New Year’s Eve. That’s pretty pathetic. Doesn’t he have any friends?"
Melania Trump Was Allegedly Furious Photos of Barron Were Shared
Melania 'made it very clear Barron's privacy is non-negotiable,' an insider dished.
As Radar reported, Melania was livid that photos of Barron from Mar-a-Lago's Christmas celebration were shared on social media by two models.
According to Hollywood insider Rob Shuter, who writes on Substack: "Melania made it very clear that Barron's privacy is non-negotiable. Anyone caught filming or taking pictures would face immediate consequences, including potential banning from the club."
The staff of Mar-a-Lago was said to have made quick moves to ensure no more pictures of Barron were leaked.
"The message was clear: no cameras, no leaks. Private family moments stay private," another insider stated.
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Melania Trump's Been Angry Before Over Barron
Melania Trump allegedly felt 'betrayed' when a pastor leaked his conversation with Barron.
This is not the first time the fiercely protective mother is said to have come to Barron's defense, as she was reportedly livid when a TikTok pastor leaked details of his phone call with her son.
Stuart Knechtle, a pastor, revealed Barron was "very close to putting his faith in Christ" while appearing on a podcast.
Once Melania found out what he revealed, sources said she felt "betrayed" that her family's private life had been divulged.
"Melania has always stressed discretion," a source explained. "She believes her family's private life is sacred. This? It's a betrayal."
Another source added: "Melania exploded when she heard about it. This isn't just disappointment – it's fury."
Melania was also said to have been uncomfortable about comments Eric Trump had made about Barron and told him to "shut his mouth."
"She protects that boy like a lioness," a source noted.
