Barron Trump made a rare public appearance Thursday night as he joined President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump for Thanksgiving dinner at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida.

The 6-foot-9 teenager drew immediate attention from guests as he entered the dining room alongside his parents, as reported by The Daily Mail.

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Barron, now 19, was dressed formally as he shook hands with guests and greeted supporters who stood and applauded the Trump family’s arrival.

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President Trump pumped his fist, clapped, and offered his signature thumbs-up while Melania Trump and Barron smiled and acknowledged attendees in the chandelier-lit room.

Social media posts quickly circulated after the event, with many users commenting on Barron’s height and his first public appearance in months.

A Florida journalist posted video on X, writing, “The room is ELECTRIC! Barron is TALL!” and adding, “Very thankful 47 is representing and leading us right now!”

Commenters responding to the footage made similar remarks, including, “Is it just me, or does Barron kinda look like a Roman emperor?” and “Barron’s power level is only increasing.”

Others joked that Barron “has the best view of the room.”

Barron was last photographed publicly in March on his 19th birthday, when he was seen at Trump Tower in New York wearing an estimated $50,000 gold Rolex watch.

Before that, he attended President Trump’s inauguration in January, making Thursday’s appearance one of the few times he has been seen publicly throughout the year.

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Barron is currently a business student at New York University. Those close to the family have said he occasionally offers informal advice to his father on politics and policy.

Reports have also indicated that his interests include cryptocurrency and real estate, areas long associated with the Trump family’s business background.

President Trump has previously credited Barron with encouraging him to engage more directly with high-profile online personalities, including podcaster Theo Von.

In an interview before Barron’s birthday in March, Trump praised his youngest son in remarks to Fox News host Laura Ingraham.

“He’s got an unbelievable aptitude in technology,” the president said.

While Barron continues to maintain a low public profile, his appearance at Mar-a-Lago generated widespread online discussion about his growing presence and the potential role he may have in the future.

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