The businessman says his brother’s quiet remark to the former president during the 2025 inauguration was far more polite than the crude phrases that circulated online, offering new insight into the viral exchange.
Eric Trump has shed light on a viral moment involving his younger brother, Barron Trump, and President Joe Biden during the 2025 inauguration. Speaking on “The Megyn Kelly Show” podcast, Eric addressed the long-circulated speculation over what Barron said to Joe in January 2025.

Barron Trump attends the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. | Source: Getty Images
This was just before President Donald Trump’s final address as commander-in-chief. The brief exchange sparked widespread debate online, with many netizens claiming Barron had made a crude remark. Eric dismissed those claims, describing his brother as polite and reserved. “Barron’s the quietest Trump,” he told Kelly. “He’s a little shy, but he’s smart as hell.”
Recalling their conversation, Eric said he had asked Barron directly about what he said that day. “He told me it was something so polite — congratulations, or best of luck — something very respectful,” Eric explained.

Barron Trump attends the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. | Source: Getty Images
He added that Barron would never have used the language suggested online. “He just doesn’t have that in him,” Eric said. “He’s a nice guy… too courteous to actually go out there and say it.”
Different tabloids covered the brief interaction between Barron and the former POTUS, each asking the same question: What did Barron actually say to Joe?





