Every teenager has had moments where they felt embarrassed by their parents - even Barron Trump.
A video of President-elect Trump's youngest child smiling awkwardly at the Thanksgiving dinner table has gone viral - with some labeling the college freshman mortified by his father's dance moves.
In the clip, Donald raps the table to the beat of unofficial MAGA anthem "YMCA," then turns to ally Elon Musk to give a tap on the shoulder.
Musk reacts by pumping two fists in the air as Trump flashes a big grin and turns to Barron, seated next to his mother Melania Trump.
The famously stoic Barron appeared uncomfortable as the impromptu dance party went on - and then came to an abrupt stop.
🇺🇸Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!🇺🇸 https://t.co/CQMGaAODKq
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 29, 2024
The clip caused a stir online, as observers noted the peculiar dynamic between Trump and Musk, who has become a fixture at Mar-A-Lago after supporting Trump's successful bid for re-election.
While the video led to predictable jeers from critics, reactions were not necessarily negative.
Some saw the interaction as a wholesome, if awkward moment that humanizes the president-elect and his family.
“Barron’s thinking, ‘Okay, have we had enough of this song yet, Father?’” one user wrote. Another added, “The poor kid is stuck between his dad and Elon Musk—let him leave the table!”
On the campaign trail, Trump successfully created silly, viral moments that were celebrated for their humor and authenticity - with Trump famously donning a garbageman's outfit and performing a shift at McDonald's in an apron.
Trump has continued to influence popular culture, with his goofy dance moves inspiring imitators in professional sports and on TikTok.
While Barron does not show much of his personality to the public, he is said to have played a significant, if quiet, role in his father's historic re-election.
In particular, Barron has been credited with helping his father appeal to disenfranchised young men with a series of freewheeling podcast appearances.
It's hard to imagine Barron has anything but admiration for his father after Donald pulled off the greatest political comeback in American history. But Barron still has to absorb his fair share of uncomfortable family moments.
At the end of the day, the Trump family is a family like any other - and moments like these, while embarrassing, will be appreciated by many for their sincerity.
