Barron Trump, the young, happening son of President Donald Trump, needs no introduction! At just 19 years old, the youngest lad of the Trump clan has captured attention not only for his public appearances but also for his staggering height, just like his father, meanwhile, at 6 feet 9 inches. Many have speculated about what led to his remarkable growth and athletic build, prompting interest in his diet and exercise regimen.
Barron’s impressive stature has left many wondering if it is genetics, diet, or daily routine that contributed most.
According to Donald and Melania Trump, it may have a lot to do with the late Amalija Knavs, Melania’s mother and Barron’s grandmother. “She took incredible care of Barron,” Donald Trump once told The Telegraph. “That is how he got so tall—he only ate her food.”
As per The Irish Star, Amalija, who passed away in January 2024 at the age of 78, often made nutritious and homemade Slovakian food for Barron—hearty dishes rich in meats, dairy, and seasonal vegetables. Some favorites reportedly included idrijski žlikrofi (dumplings), Kranjska klobasa (Slovenian sausage), and bograč (a meat and potato stew with venison or pork).
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Barron also played football and was active in his lifestyle. Former soccer star Wayne Rooney also shared a memorable encounter, revealing that Donald once asked him to train Barron. Before the 19-year-old went to study at New York University, as a student at Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, Florida. According to classmates, while he would join friends in the lunchroom, he rarely ate school lunches.
Barron Trump would reportedly never eat the cafeteria food at his high school during lunch, instead opting to eat later at home:
“He never specifically said why, just that he would wait until he got home to eat,” a friend said. “It was a little unusual.”
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Although he regularly joined his peers in the cafeteria, he typically did not have food with him. “He never really explained why,” one classmate told Irish Star, “just said he preferred to wait until he got home.” (via Health Digest). Known for his calm and composed nature, he was raised in a strict and polished environment.
For instance, a major throwback video of Donald Trump setting some parental rules for 5-year-old Barron, who is seen to be getting ready for the first day of school. In the video, which was initially posted by CNN, Trump is seen to be saying, “I want all A’s. No drugs, no alcohol, no cigarettes and you know what else no tattoos.”
This older video from CNN shows @realDonaldTrump giving a young Barron Trump fatherly instruction before he goes off to school. He told him to get all A’s, and when he’s older, no drugs, no alcohol, no cigarettes, and no tattoos! That’s one thing we’re missing—more parents being… pic.twitter.com/40r2dc2V1A
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This video has especially been praised by Reverend Franklin Graham, who, after sharing the video on X, said, “There’s one thing we’re missing – more parents being parents.”
The clip also shows a tender moment between Melania Trump and Barron as the latter asks her mother why he needs to go to school. Melania is seen to be reassuring him that they would eat lunch together and then proceed to things like “reading, writing and arithmetic.”
He has also claimed that “He’s six-foot-nine,” Donald Trump joked on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast. “I couldn’t get him to play basketball, but he’s a great soccer player. And he’s a good student too.”
Today, Donald Trump is proud of his son and has acknowledged how he has helped the Republican candidate during his 2024 campaign. Melania, who remains very possessive about her son, revealed in several media interviews that she makes sure she gives him the best food, values, and, in fact, goes to visit him quite frequently in New York.
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Consequently, while many teens hit growth spurts in high school, Barron’s dramatic height has stood out even in public appearances, as he now towers over both of his parents—Donald (6’3″) and Melania (5’11”).
Experts note that genetics may play a role, but diet and physical activity are also important. With Barron’s combination of nutritious homemade meals and regular sports activity, it is no surprise that he has developed into a tall, fit young man with a promising future. ( his business venture). If he ever becomes the president in due course of time, America will be proud to have such a handsome and tall one for sure!
