Kathrine Frich
He spent huge parts of his childhood with his mother and his Slovenian grandparents.
Watching a child grow up in the glare of the public eye often feels like watching a time lapse video.
One minute they are small children holding their parents’ hands, and the next they are towering over a crowd at a major family gathering.
When a famous political dynasty comes together for a historic celebration, the biggest surprise usually comes from the youngest generation.
Stepping out
President Donald Trump recently hosted a massive party on the South Lawn of the White House. The festive outdoor event celebrated his 80th birthday alongside America’s 250th anniversary.
While the historic UFC Freedom 250 matches brought plenty of excitement, social media users quickly found another reason to tune in. The youngest member of the presidential family made a rare public appearance.
Barron Trump joined his older siblings and his grandfather, Viktor Knavs, for the big night. He is now 20 years old. He looks completely different from the quiet teenager the public remembers according to Hola!.
A striking change
Observers immediately pointed out his new hairstyle. He traded his traditional short cut for longer, wavy locks. The look is distinctly mature.
His facial features have also changed considerably over the last few months. Fans flooded online platforms to share their thoughts. They quickly noted how much he now resembles his mother, First Lady Melania Trump.
The striking transformation quickly became a trending topic online. According to The Economic Times, one viral post joked that “the Slavic genes are taking over,” a nod to his mother Melania Trump’s Slovenian roots.
Dual roots
Many people felt his darker hair and sharp jawline highlighted his European heritage. Barron stands out among his older siblings because he holds dual citizenship in both the United States and Slovenia.
He spent huge parts of his childhood with his mother and his Slovenian grandparents. That tight family bond gave him a unique, bilingual upbringing. He grew up speaking both English and Slovenian fluently.
Melania always worked hard to keep her son away from the political spotlight. She protected him from exhausting campaigns and intense public drama throughout his teenage years.
Right now, the young man focuses completely on his education as a student at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He clearly prefers to avoid the intense political world his older siblings navigate daily. Still, this weekend proves that public fascination with the youngest Trump has not faded.
Sources: Hola!, The Economic Times
