A long-speculated exchange between Barron Trump and former President Joe Biden during President Donald Trump’s inauguration has finally been explained — and according to Eric Trump, the truth is far more respectful than the internet rumors suggested.
The brief interaction happened in January inside the Capitol Rotunda, where Barron, now 19, walked up to Biden, shook his hand, and leaned in to say something quietly. Cameras caught the moment, and clips spread across social media within minutes. But despite the widespread attention, no one actually knew what the youngest Trump son had said — until now.
Eric Trump, 41, shared the inside story during an appearance on Megyn Kelly’s podcast last week in Miami. He said curiosity eventually got the better of him, prompting him to call his younger brother directly for the details.
“One night I called him and said, ‘Barron, what did you actually say to Biden?’” Eric recalled. “And it was so polite, so courteous, I almost can’t repeat it perfectly.”
Eric explained that Barron offered a simple, respectful message — something along the lines of “Congratulations, and best of luck to you.” According to Eric, Barron’s words were exactly what observers would expect from someone who was raised to show good manners, regardless of the political moment.
Online, however, theories had taken a very different direction. Footage of Biden’s expression shifting immediately after the exchange fueled speculation that Barron had delivered an insult or sharp remark. Some amateur lip readers even attempted to decode it, sparking a wave of dramatic interpretations.
Eric said those theories couldn’t be further from the truth.
He recalled how PBD Podcast host Patrick Bet-David once asked him point-blank if Barron had dropped an f-bomb on Biden during the handoff of power. Eric laughed the idea off.
“People were asking whether he told Biden to go ‘F’ himself,” Eric stated. “That’s just not who Barron is. He’s too well-mannered. Maybe he thinks things — we all do — but saying it? Absolutely not.”
The conversation came up as Eric and Kelly joked about who the “nicest Trump” really is. Eric playfully claimed the title for himself before admitting that Tiffany Trump may hold that crown. Kelly suggested he was at least the nicest among the men.
Eric didn’t miss the opportunity for brotherly humor.
“Don can be a little rough,” he joked about Donald Trump Jr. “My father’s tough, and Barron’s too young to be a jerk and get away with it.”
He added that Barron tends to be soft-spoken but incredibly sharp, calling him “smart as hell.”
Barron Trump is currently studying at New York University, staying mostly out of the spotlight — though moments like this remind the public that even a single quiet remark from him can ignite nationwide curiosity.
Sources: New York Post
