Barron Trump's Big Moment At Graduation Proves He's Just Like Melania
May is the month of graduations, and even the most famous of offspring indulge in the ritual of a cap and gown to receive their diplomas. Barron Trump is no exception, and on May 17, he was part of the graduation ceremony at Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, FL. Mom Melania Trump and dad Donald Trump (who was granted a day off from his hush-money trial to attend) were in the front row of the audience to watch as their son accepted his high-school diploma.
In a video posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, the youngest Trump was seen standing head and shoulders above everyone else as he stepped up to the platform stage, paused for a photo with the officiants, and was handed his diploma with a handshake. He then walked off the stage and down a ramp, where he was positioned for another photo by what looked like school officials.
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While we weren't expecting any fist bumps raised in victory or tossing of the cap, the graduate didn't even crack a smile — not for the photos, or even to himself when he walked away with his diploma in hand. It seems when it comes to the Donald's son, he's a lot more like his mom Melania when it comes to showing emotions — very stoic and very private.
Neither Barron or Melania seem to showing emotion much in public
When Barron Trump graduated from Oxbridge Academy, a private prep school with a reported tuition of $41,500 per year, he showed little to no excitement about his accomplishment. Looking on as he received his diploma were dad Donald Trump and mom Melania Trump, who sat together in the front row (unlike Donald's criminal trial, where Melania's absence has caused rumblings about their marriage).
While the former president dressed in his usual suit, Melania wore a white skirt, blue jacket, and a straw boater hat. In the outside ceremony, which took place on the school's football field, the sun overhead combined with her hat's large brim allowed Melania's face to be mostly hidden in shadows — perfect for a woman who is known for keeping her feelings close to the vest in public.
Observers on X who watched the video noticed Barron's similarities to his mother's no-emotion demeanor. One person commented, "I can hear someone say, "right, look, no emotion". LOL The boy never shows emotion." It's a similar sentiment to one made by another X poster, who noted about Melania, "I realize she's never shown ANY emotion of ANY kind. Am I right?"