Barron Trump stole the spotlight during his father’s 2025 presidential inauguration with a brief yet captivating moment that quickly went viral.
The 18-year-old son of President Donald Trump had a brief exchange with Joe Biden, leaving many speculating about what was said.
Thanks to a skilled lip reader from Newsner, the mystery may now be solved.
A Viral Moment at the Inauguration
On January 20, 2025, as Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as president, the usual pomp and ceremony unfolded.
But it wasn’t long before Barron, already a striking figure due to his towering height of 6-foot-7 to 6-foot-9, grabbed the public’s attention with an unexpected interaction.
The New York University student was seen weaving through the crowd, stepping away from his family to approach former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris. In a now-viral TikTok clip with 6.7 million views, Barron was captured shaking hands with Biden and Harris before leaning in to whisper something to Biden, sparking a wave of speculation online.
In the clip, Biden initially appeared to smile but quickly shifted to a more serious expression after the exchange. Cameras also caught Barron walking away, pausing briefly to glance back with a confident nod before returning to his family.
The footage left viewers desperate to know what was said.
One TikTok user commented, “What did he say?” while another joked, “Someone figure out what Barron said because I need the t-shirt!”
As the internet buzzed, fans suggested the only way to uncover the truth was to call in a professional lip reader.
Lip Reader Deciphers the Moment
Forensic lip reader Jeremy Freeman analyzed the clip, providing insight into the exchange. According to Freeman, Barron greeted Biden with, “G’day to you, sir,” and Harris with, “Ma’am, good day.”
Freeman also revealed what he believes Biden whispered to Barron: “It’s good to see you, man.” Barron’s response? A simple, “Exactly.” The somewhat cryptic reply may explain Biden’s unexpected change in demeanor.
However, a post on X (formerly Twitter) added context to the viral clip.
According to X’s Community Notes feature, the video was cropped to create the impression that Barron was speaking directly to Biden, when in reality, he was greeting Kamala Harris, who stood nearby. The unedited footage reportedly shows a single exchange viewed from two different angles.
A Symbolic Gesture
Regardless of the specifics, Barron’s respectful interaction with Biden and Harris left a lasting impression. Many saw it as a symbolic passing of the torch, with users commenting on TikTok: “This kid is going places,” and “He already looks like a leader!”
Another added, “This kid’s a gangster like his dad. Barron for president!”
Barron Trump’s poised and confident demeanor at the inauguration suggests he’s a figure to watch in the years to come.
