Donald and Melania Trump’s contrasting body language reveals their different parenting styles, expert claims
Body language expert says the president proudly presents Barron to the world, while Melania prefers to shield him from public attention.
A body language expert suggests that Donald and Melania Trump’s differing approaches to public life reflect a quiet but clear contrast in how they’ve raised their son, Barron. While Donald appears eager to showcase his son, Melania’s gestures show a more protective and nurturing instinct.
Now 19, Barron Trump has spent much of his life out of the spotlight — largely due to his mother’s determination to protect his privacy. Despite growing up in luxury and privilege, his parents’ fame and his father’s presidency made anonymity nearly impossible.
Today, as a sophomore at New York University’s Stern School of Business in Washington, D.C., Barron continues to be followed by Secret Service agents, maintaining a level of visibility few young adults experience.
Melania’s protective approach
Throughout Barron’s childhood, Melania has been known as the more private parent. Photos and public appearances show her shielding her son from attention, something body language expert Judi James says reveals a “protective and nurturing approach.”
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Speaking to The Mirror, James noted, “Melania’s envelopment and support gestures suggest a more protective and nurturing approach, with her arm wrapped around her son as he leans forward in the oldest photo, and then both hands used for gentle support and restraint as he starts to toddle in some of the later ones.”
Donald’s pride and presentation
Donald Trump, on the other hand, reportedly takes pride in presenting Barron publicly. James described the president’s demeanor as that of a “Lion King papa,” saying his gestures imply pride and confidence in his son’s future.
“As Barron gets older, Trump tends to stand him directly in front of himself, clutching both his shoulders in a gesture of pride and endorsement,” James explained. “The clasp allows the young Barron to adopt a similar, upright stance as his dad.”
As Barron matured, James observed that Donald “appears to display confidence in his son by allowing him his body language independence,” signaling a gradual shift from guidance to autonomy.
While Melania continues to guard her son’s privacy, Donald’s public displays of pride suggest two parenting styles that, though different, seem to balance one another. As Barron grows older and carves his own path, observers continue to watch how both parents’ influences shape his next steps.
