Barron Trump Steals the Spotlight Ahead of Historic State of the Union
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union in modern history on February 24, 2026—clocking in at one hour and 47 minutes. The address covered economic “turnarounds,” immigration enforcement, and foreign policy as midterms approach. Yet outside the Capitol, it wasn’t policy that dominated headlines—it was his youngest son, Barron Trump.
A family photo posted by Ivanka Trump on X ahead of the event went viral. The image showed Ivanka alongside siblings Donald Jr. and Tiffany, as well as spouses and partners. At the edge of the group, Barron stood out—literally.
The 19-year-old NYU Stern student towers over nearly everyone in the frame, sparking online chatter about his height. Estimates place him between 6-foot-7 and 6-foot-9, making him the tallest of the Trump children—and taller than both of his parents. Social media erupted with jokes about his formalwear: “Please, someone tell Barron his tie is too short,” one user quipped. Another added, “Yo, they don’t make XXXXXL ties. Unreal!”