President Donald Trump‘s youngest son, Barron Trump, looked different as he made a rare public appearance at the UFC event held at the white house.
The 20-year-old has led a very private life thanks to his mom, Melania Trump‘s firm grip on his schedule, which has raised concerns about his social life and relationship with his half-siblings.
The UF event, which coincided with Trump’s 80th birthday celebration, had the president’s other children in attendance, including daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.
Barron Trump Spots New Look In Rare Public Appearance
Barron stepped out on the White House South Lawn over the weekend, debuting a noticeably different look that has made him go viral on social media.
The university undergraduate joined his parents to witness the controversial “UFC Freedom 250” bout in honor of America’s 250th independence anniversary and his dad’s 80th birthday celebration.
Barron, sporting longer, tousled hair, kept a calm demeanor as he watched on with his mother close by, as usual. Normally, his hair is always pushed back, but this time, he left it to fall forward onto his forehead.
He wore a tailored navy blazer and a crisp white button-down shirt, but decided to do away with a tie, opting for a more relaxed outing. Barron was joined by his older half-siblings, Ivanka, Tiffany, Eric, and Donald Trump Jr., all of whom watched excitedly as the fighters took turns at a chance to glory.
The 20-Year-Old Sparked Concern Over His ‘Burned Out’ Look
Barron’s new look robbed many the wrong way, as some suggested he had undergone a “brutal” transformation and looked “burned out,” especially as he was snapped keeping a long face.
A now-viral post on X showed him staring intently in his dad’s direction, with his messy hair left in full glare for all to see.
“Maybe he has been going down some rabbit holes that he shouldn’t have to see,” an X user wrote, while another added, “He doesn’t want to be there anymore.”
A third person cheekily noted on X, “Twinkdeath at 20 is brutal,” prompting many online to pick apart the first son’s facial features.
“Dude is like 7 feet tall, somehow still getting fat and growing a unibrow. Rough,” a critic commented, while another added, “What college does to a MF.”
Someone else wrote, “He looks like he’s dealing with depression in these recent photos. Kid’s only 20, always in a suit, surrounded by the chaos of that family and the spotlight. Kinda feel for him. Money can’t buy happiness — that much is clear.”
“My heart breaks for Barron; he always looks so serious and sad. The weight of the world and Trump’s legacy has been on his shoulders since he could walk, talk, and carry it,” a concerned user said.
The 20-Year-Old Received Some Support Online Amid Claims He Looked ‘Miserable’ At The UFC Event
Some supporters online argued that there’s no cause for alarm and that he’s probably just growing up like every other 20-year-old, slamming claims that Barron looked “miserable.”
“I think he looks fine. I feel sorry for him. He didn’t ask for this. I remember reading during the campaign how he influenced his dad regarding Elon, social media…now he sees how many are upset/feel rug pulled. He’s a zoomer, they see everything online,” one user penned.
Another supporter said, “He has grown into a handsome man like all the rest!! The show was amazing!!”
Someone else compared him to his father, writing, “He looks so much more like Dad in his younger years, with his new look.”
“He gained weight and didn’t style his hair – leave the guy alone, he’s a kid,” one more person said, defending the first son.
Barron Trump’s Strained Relationship With His Older Siblings Recently Came Under Scrutiny
Barron’s last public appearance came at his dad’s State of the Union address in February, and although he posed for pictures with his older half-siblings, it doesn’t appear like things are cool between them, as reports suggest his mom, Melania, doesn’t want him mingling with them.
He didn’t join them at April’s Easter egg roll, and was noticeably absent at Don Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas last month.
They were also not on the guest list for his 20th birthday celebration, which Melania curated herself, leaving many to believe there’s some sort of discord among the president’s children.
It gets worse as the first lady doesn’t even want them mentioning his name in public and reportedly slammed Eric for discussing an alleged remark Barron made to former president Joe Biden during their father’s inauguration.
Barron Trump Recently Launched An Energy Drink Brand
Barron seems to have taken after his father’s witty business acumen as he recently launched his Sollos, a yerba mate-based energy drink, which is being sold for $39 for a 12-pack.
He made the feat alongside four friends, namely, Rodolfo Castillo, Spencer Bernstein, Stephen Hall, and Valentino Gomez.
According to the brand’s website, Sollos aims to “create a beverage that actually complements life in the Sunshine State,” with their statement explaining, “Despite Florida’s outdoor, sun-driven lifestyle, there was no clean, functional, and great-tasting beverage that truly fit how people in Florida actually live.”
The statement added, “Existing options either lacked quality ingredients or failed to deliver a refreshing taste that matched the environment and lifestyle.”
The brand has managed to spark controversy over its price point, especially when compared to Red Bull, which retails for $17 and is the leading energy drink in the market.