What Barron Trump really said to Joe Biden before Donald’s brutal inauguration speech

Eric Trump has finally explained what really happened during the viral moment between Barron Trump and Joe Biden at January’s inauguration. The interaction sparked widespread speculation after cameras caught the two speaking just before Donald Trump delivered a harsh speech criticizing Biden, who was seated nearby.

Donald Trump, known for championing “traditional family values,” has five children from three marriages. His youngest, 19-year-old Barron, is shared with First Lady Melania Trump. It was Barron who unexpectedly became the center of online attention during the inauguration.

Footage showed Barron leaning in to speak with Biden, prompting a wave of internet theories. Some even suggested, based on amateur lip-reading, that the teen had made a rude remark. Months later, Eric Trump addressed the rumors during an interview on The Megyn Kelly Show.

Eric recalled calling Barron directly and asking what he actually said. According to him, Barron responded with something extremely courteous, along the lines of “Congratulations and best of luck to you.” Eric emphasized that his brother’s words were “very respectful.”

He noted that Barron isn’t the type to deliver an insult, even joking that while Barron might think something sharp, he’d never say it out loud. Eric described him as genuinely kind and polite.

At the time, the clip drew millions of views, with viewers intrigued by the brief, private exchange. One moment even showed Barron reaching for Biden’s hand before whispering to him.

A professional lip reader previously suggested Biden had said, “It’s good to see you, man,” and that Barron replied, oddly, with “Exactly,” possibly explaining Biden’s puzzled reaction.