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Trump Jokes About Barron's Height, Praises His Hard Work
2/28/2026
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- Ivanka Trump's family photo sparked social-media comments about Barron Trump's height, 6 ft 7 in to 6 ft 9 in.
- U.S. President Donald Trump attributed Barron's height to his mother's home-cooked meals and joked he could play basketball.
- Barron Trump studies at New York University, having moved to the DC campus near the White House.
- Trump praised Barron as hardworking and politically minded, expressing pride in his children's success.
