What Barron Trump Told Joe Biden Before His Father's Inaugural Speech – Details

It was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, but one that exploded into a frenzy of online suspicion, wild guesses, and even lip-reading analysis.

A brief moment between Barron Trump and Joe Biden at the January 2025 inauguration of Donald Trump resurfaced online this month, prompting renewed interest after Barron's older brother addressed it publicly for the first time.

The footage, which captured Barron saying something to Joe, had no audio. Despite the moment lasting only seconds, it became the subject of online speculation earlier this year, with some viewers attempting to interpret the exchange without any confirmed context.

The Video Clip with No Audio

At the end of President Trump's second inauguration in January, Barron Trump briefly approached the outgoing president. The two exchanged words, but the moment was not recorded by any microphones.

Though unremarkable in appearance, the silent clip circulated widely online and became the subject of various theories, including claims made by lip-readers about what was said. Some of those interpretations were shared across social media platforms and discussed in talk show segments, despite the lack of verification.

Eric Trump Explains What Was Actually Said

Eric Trump recently spoke about the video for the first time during an interview with Megyn Kelly on the "Megyn Kelly Live" show in Miami. "Do you remember that whole controversy where he went up to Biden, right?" Eric said, referring to the attention the clip received online.

"They had all these like lip-reading experts […] and they're like, Baron just told Biden to go [expletive]," he added, repeating one of the more widely shared claims.

Eric said he later asked Barron directly about the interaction. "One night, I called Barron. I go, 'Buddy, look, what did you actually say?'" Eric recalled. According to him, Barron responded with a short, respectful message, like "Congratulations and [...] best of luck to you."

A Rare Glimpse Into Barron Trump's Public Persona

Eric used the interview to push back against assumptions made about his younger brother. "He just doesn't have that in him," he said. "He's a nice guy. He's probably thinking it. He definitely has it up here, but like he's too courteous to actually go out there and say it."

Megyn commented on Barron's relatively low public profile compared to other members of the Trump family. "Barron's the quietest Trump. We don't know him as well," she noted. Eric agreed, calling him "a little shy" and "smart as hell."

Eric and Kelly Criticize Media Assumptions

Megyn suggested that the online response to the clip reflected a broader pattern in media coverage of the Trump family.

"It's so typical of the media to just assume the worst about every Trump, right?" she said. "That they cannot see your family clearly at all, even after all these years."

Eric responded, "No, they — they can't. Nor did they want to, right? I mean, they probably could." The clip, and the attention it received, were discussed as part of a wider conversation on how public figures are portrayed and perceived.

While Barron has largely stayed out of the public spotlight, he has recently drawn increased media attention, including coverage related to his reported financial ties and role within the Trump family.

As we previously reported, the famously low-profile youngest son of U.S. President Trump was recently thrust into the spotlight — not for a scandal, not for a social post, but for his staggering net worth.

Forbes blew the lid off what's really been going on behind closed doors — and it's not just Barron reaping the benefits. The Trump empire, it turns out, is only growing — and the numbers are jaw-dropping.

From Dorm Rooms to Digital Millions

On September 22, 2025, Forbes published a bombshell article detailing just how much money Barron — still a college sophomore — has already amassed, thanks in large part to the ripple effects of his father's presidency.

At just 19 years old, Barron joins the ranks of the ultra-wealthy in the Trump orbit, including his mother, U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, his half-sister Ivanka Trump, and his older half-brothers Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.

While most teens were agonizing over majors or spring break plans, Barron was deep in crypto strategy. According to Forbes, the soft-spoken Trump heir was instrumental in pushing the family to launch World Liberty Financial — their now infamous digital finance platform.

Shockingly, Barron was already immersed in the cryptocurrency world well before his father ever caught wind of it. "He's got four wallets or something, and I'm saying, 'What is a wallet?'" the president joked at the launch event last September, marveling at how ahead of the curve his son truly is.

Currently enrolled at New York University (NYU), Barron has already raked in an estimated $80 million from token sales alone. That's not all — he's also sitting on 2.3 billion locked tokens. These can't be traded yet, but the potential is explosive.

Should market conditions hold, those tokens could soar to $525 million once unlocked. For now, however, Forbes conservatively estimates his net worth at a jaw-dropping $150 million.

Inside the Digital Gold Rush That Made Barron Trump a Teen Titan

But crypto wasn't always a success story. While Barron's early triumph in crypto positioned him as a rising figure in digital finance, the details behind his fortune, as outlined in a Forbes report dated October 6, reveal a far more intricate — and lucrative — story. Initially, World Liberty Financial's tokens struggled to gain momentum.

They couldn't be resold or transferred, and early sales were underwhelming. However, that all changed following Donald's return to the presidency.

Soon after the election, controversial crypto billionaire Justin Sun — who had previously been under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — announced a $75 million investment in the project.

Coincidentally or not, Donald's SEC quietly paused its probe into the billionaire in February. The injection of funds sent token sales into overdrive. By August, World Liberty had reportedly sold $675 million worth of tokens, according to figures shared by the company and its customers.

From that windfall, Barron's after-tax share totaled approximately $38 million, adding a major boost to his personal holdings. That same momentum carried into new ventures. In March, the company introduced USD1, a stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar.

With a market cap hovering around $2.6 billion, the underlying business is now estimated to be worth $880 million, of which a Trump family entity owns a commanding 38 percent stake. Barron's portion? Roughly $34 million.

Then, in a bold August move, World Liberty struck a deal with the publicly traded healthcare firm Alt5 Sigma, which aimed to rebrand itself as a cryptocurrency treasury company. The transaction involved $750 million in $WLFI tokens exchanged for a mix of stock shares and warrants.

Alt5 Sigma used its raised capital to purchase $717 million worth of tokens, channeling over $500 million to the Trump family and an estimated $41 million to Barron, post-tax. In addition to these earnings, Barron also received a 2.25 billion token allocation — representing a ten percent slice of the initial 22.5 billion-token reserve granted to the Trump company.

Although these tokens were originally valued at zero due to restrictions on resale, an August vote by token holders approved unlocking 20 percent of the supply, excluding those held by founders.

With limited tokens currently trading at around 20 cents apiece, Forbes now estimates that Barron's locked holdings, though heavily discounted, are worth approximately $45 million.

Combined, these ventures confirm Forbes' earlier valuation: a bit over $150 million in net worth for a college sophomore who hasn't yet held a formal job.

Not Just Wealthy, but Refined, Intelligent, and Remarkably Independent

But Barron isn't just about big numbers — those who've met him say he's mature beyond his years. Nathan Pearce, CEO of luxury brand Pearce Bespoke, has worked closely with the 6-foot-9 NYU student, describing him as self-sufficient and sharp.

The CEO recalled Barron making solo trips to Louisiana, without Secret Service or fanfare, to work on design elements for his personal wardrobe — right down to fabric and button selection. A knack he may have inherited from his mother's modeling past.

Nathan also noted Barron's maturity and knowledge of history. "He's this super-bright kid. He's well beyond his years in terms of experience [...] He's just very fascinating to talk to," he shared, painting a picture of a young man poised for greatness.

Barron's father clearly agrees. "I have a very tall son named Barron. Has anyone ever heard of him?" Donald boasted back in January, tipping his hat to his son's quiet but meaningful impact on the youth vote during the elections.

The Family Fortune Grows, and the Legacy Marches On

Barron's meteoric rise comes as part of a broader Trump family wealth explosion. Forbes now pegs Donald's net worth at $7.3 billion, driven by a surge in digital assets.

The numbers are jaw-dropping: $710 million from memecoins, $660 million in liquid cash, and $340 million in World Liberty tokens. Legal victories and lucrative licensing deals have only sweetened the pot.

Meanwhile, Melania holds a more modest — but still impressive — net worth of over $20 million, while her step-daughter Ivanka and Ivanka's husband Jared Kushner sit on fortunes of $100 million and $1 billion, respectively.

Barron's older half-brothers have also done well in the family business: Eric boasts a net worth of $750 million, and Donald Jr. follows with $500 million.

The bottom line? The Trump family's wealth has surged dramatically — and Barron Trump is carving out his own empire in the shadow of a legacy that shows no signs of slowing.