Why People Are Convinced Barron Trump Isn’t Actually Donald’s Son

Following the illegitimacy conspiracy, Food Network host John Henson shared in a now-deleted tweet on 2020’s Father’s Day, insinuating uncertainty about Barron Trump’s paternity: “I hope Barron gets to spend the day with whoever his father is” (per The Hill). Melania Trump, who is why you almost never see Barron Trump in public, condemned the tweet through her spokesperson, calling it “inappropriate and insensitive.”

The paternity rumors weren’t the only interpretations of Donald’s statement. Some deduced the former president’s comments as an indirect revelation that Barron had been vaping, a rumor later debunked by Snopes due to lack of evidence.

In 2020, another rumor circulated on social media suggesting Barron had a secret online presence, despite Melania’s previous statement that he had no social media account. The rumor that started on TikTok claimed that Barron had a secret gamer profile on Roblox (a video game platform). The fake profile “JumpyTurtlee” indicated an interest in anime, K-pop, and support for the LGBTQ+ community. This rumor eventually started the #savebarron2020 movement on X (formerly Twitter), as many believed Barron deserved better than his family’s public image.