At Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration, attention was drawn to Barron Trump, who was then 11 but has since grown into a 6’7 young man. During the event, Barron’s actions caught the eye of body language expert Darren Stanton. One notable moment occurred when Barron made a hand gesture resembling the “politician’s steeple,” a move often associated with figures of authority, such as Mr. Burns from The Simpsons. Stanton explained that this gesture, where hands are clasped together with fingers pointed upward, is typically used to express a position of authority or control. It doesn’t imply superiority but rather signifies someone asserting their role or evaluating a situation.

In addition, Barron interacted with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, greeting them politely with “g’day to you sir” to Biden and “ma’am, good day” to Harris. Body language expert Jeremy Freeman noted these exchanges through lip-reading, showing Barron’s respectful tone.

The gesture and Barron’s presence at the inauguration highlighted his growing prominence in the public eye, with his towering height and calm demeanor setting him apart. This moment also underscored his emerging adult presence, even though he was just a child at the time, and his father’s acknowledgment of Barron’s influence, including recommending podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience to connect with younger voters.