Barron Trump’s privacy being breached is not an insignificant matter for Melania Trump, and she made sure those in their circle were aware of the fact.
The First Lady of the United States was reportedly furious when the 19-year-old’s picture from the family’s Christmas festivity at their Mar-a-Lago resort leaked online.
“Anyone caught filming or taking pictures would face immediate consequences,” Melania expressed at the time, according to a source.
Highlights
- Barron Trump was secretly photographed at Mar-a-Lago during Christmas, with the images later leaking online.
- Melania Trump soon issued a stern warning regarding her son’s breached privacy, stating that anyone responsible for such acts would face consequences.
- Barron is no stranger to being discussed on social media, with the most recent incident being the State of the Union address.
A netizen, meanwhile, accused Melania of making a mountain out of a molehill during a “national crisis,” commenting, “Her priority is protecting Barron, not America.”
Melania Trump criticized Barron Trump’s Christmas photo leak in no uncertain words
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British-American journalist and gossip columnist Rob Shuter exclusively covered Melania Trump’s reaction to the leak of Barron Trump’s photo on his Naughty But Nice substack in January.
A source told him at the time that Barron was “solemnly following his father through the dining room” at Mar-a-Lago when he was secretly photographed by members of the POTUS’s golf club.
“Barron was quiet, very reserved, wearing his usual blue suit,” the insider said. “He didn’t smile or interact much.”
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Of Melania’s response to the leaked picture, the source added, “She made it very clear that Barron’s privacy is non-negotiable,” and that anyone found violating it would face “banning from the club.”
Another source said that Melania sent a clear message with her response to the incident, which was: “Private family moments stay private.”
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Social media users were quick to make their opinions on the matter heard.
“Barron Trump is of age and voluntarily stepped onto the political stage. His photos being taken is fair game,” wrote one, while another added, “Save the mama bear routine for someone who cares.”
“It’s time to cut the umbilical cord,” remarked a third.
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“Let the boy be a man. If something bothers him, he needs to handle it himself instead of his mommy,” a fourth voiced.
Many, at the time, joked that Melania would make anyone who does not comply with her warning “watch her documentary” as a punishment.
The documentary in question is titled Melania: 20 Days to History, and was released by Amazon on January 30.
Melania’s documentary was mocked by Jimmy Kimmel at the Oscars
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Kimmel presented the Best Documentary Short Film and Best Documentary Feature awards on Sunday, March 15.
“Fortunately for all of us, there is an international community of filmmakers dedicated to telling the truth, oftentimes at great risk, to make films that teach us, that call out injustice, that inspire us to take action,” the talk show host said as he took the Academy stage.
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He went on to add, “And there are also documentaries where you walk around the White House trying on shoes.”
Melania Trump’s documentary, for which she was reportedly paid $40 million, followed her in the weeks running up to her return to the White House in 2024.
The offering at one point highlighted her attention to detail in her outfits for the big day, which included a meeting with designer Hervé Pierre to tweak the lapel of one of the pieces she would wear.
While Kimmel and netizens unanimously dismissed Melania’s documentary, in an interview with CNN on January 29, she said she is “very proud” of what she made.
Barron is not new to making headlines and going viral, with the most recent incident being the State of the Union address
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The State of the Union is an annual message delivered by the U.S. president to a unified session of Congress, detailing the nation’s current situation and outlining legislative priorities and policies for the coming year.
Ivanka Trump shared a picture of herself, Barron, and her other siblings as they were headed to their father’s first State of the Union for his second term on February 24.
The picture quickly went viral on social media, leading netizens to poke fun at Barron, who, with his reported height of 6 feet 7 inches, towered over his family members.
“All I see is Barron being a giant,” one said at the time, while another joked, “Barron just reached and changed a light bulb.”
“He looks photoshopped. Lol,” remarked a third.
A fourth compared him to “Slender Man,” a fictional character known for his bizarrely tall height, while the next stated, “He looks like a vampire.”
Some also accused Barron of using “growth hormone.”
"Whatever makes the Trumps furious makes me happy," one said about Melania's response
