Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that he thinks his youngest son, Barron, hasn't "had a girlfriend yet," the New York Post reported. Barron, 18, is a freshman at New York University and has been increasingly active in his father's presidential campaign.
Trump was asked about Barron's romantic life by entrepreneur and podcaster Patrick Bet-David. The former president and GOP presidential candidate assured Bet-David that Barron is "good with the ladies in school" but that he isn't in a relationship.
"I don’t think he’s had a girlfriend yet," Trump said, which shocked Bet-David. "He’s a good looking guy," Trump went on.
"He’s very, very smart. He’s a good student .. goes to a great school and does really well. And he’s a very nice guy," Trump said. "He doesn’t mind being alone, but he’s somebody that gets along with people," the proud father added.
Barron has been kept out of the limelight by his father and mother, former first lady Melania Trump. However, Barron has begun taking an active role in his father's 2024 presidential campaign even if he's not at the forefront.
Shortly after his 18th birthday, Barron appeared with his father at a rally in Florida. He didn't speak, but Trump pointed his son out in the crowd, and the young man received uproarious applause.
Newsweek reported that Barron has begun advising his father on which podcast to appear on. Trump said that going on "Bussin' With the Boys" and "Adin Ross" was because of Barron, who has helped him "a little bit" with appealing to younger voters.
"He tells me about all the 'hot' guys, people I've never heard of. [He says] 'Dad, that guy is hot,'" Trump told Maria Bartiromo on Fox News last week.
Trump is used to having his children work alongside him in business and in his political endeavors. However, Barron has been particularly helpful in courting younger voters through innovative channels.
Trump has been using podcasts to make his case to voters, which a novel tactic for the 78-year-old. He's outpaced his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, in appearances in this format, which brings the message home to the coveted demographic.
Recently, there has been talk that Trump could appear on "The Joe Rogan Experience" to speak to the popular host and his massive audience. Rogan is far and away the most popular host on Spotify, with 14.5 million followers, according to Bloomberg.
The Harris campaign is reportedly taking a page from his playbook and has reached out to Rogan's team. She desperately needs help attracting male voters, and Rogan's audience skews heavily toward men. However, a long-form interview with Rogan would likely be the final nail in her campaign's coffin.
Barron seems to be on a trajectory of success, just like the rest of his family, with the added advantage of a youthful perspective when it's needed most. If he eventually follows in his father's political footsteps, Barron may soon become a force to be reckoned with.
