Melania Trump’s 13-year-old son, who now stands taller than his father US President Donald Trump, is beloved by his nieces and nephews. Barron Trump supervises his younger family when they’re playing hide-and-seek on the State Floor, according to historian Doug Wead. The White House staff filled a State Dining Room table with burgers and chicken fingers.
Mr Wead wrote: “The children didn’t stay in the dining room long.
“They were soon scattered throughout the State Floor in a rousing game of White House hide-and-go-seek with Uncle Barron as the supervisor.”
Donald Trump junior told the author of Inside Trump’s White House: “The kids all love Barron.
“He rules the grandkids.”
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The heartwarming revelation comes as Melania was asked whether she would adopt a pet for Barron.
The First Lady gave a warm reception to Conan, a heroic dog which was injured during an anti-terrorism raid.
Melania and US President Donald Trump were at a press conference for the Belgian Malinois who has since healed.
But as Melania was walking inside a reporter called out asking whether she would adopt the dog for Barron.
The moment comes as health fears grow for Donald Trump during his appearance at a medal ceremony.
The US President awarded the National Medal of Arts to Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight.
In video footage from the event, Trump appeared unsteady on his legs, sparking concerns for his health from commenters on Twitter.
One wrote: “Trump is NOT looking well!!”