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At the Presidential Inauguration 2025, Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump, was observed extending handshakes to former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
His gesture stood in contrast to the tension in the room, where President Trump’s speech included indirect critiques of the Biden administration, as well as a focus on his plans to launch what he referred to as America’s Golden Age.
During the ceremony, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and other political figures refrained from applauding Trump, while the audience in attendance stood and cheered for his policies and vision. Barron’s handshake, however, was seen as a moment of cordiality amid the tension between the political figures.
The moment, captured in a widely circulated video, has sparked various interpretations online, with some offering humorous or critical theories about the exchange.
The general public reaction, however, has largely focused on the symbolic nature of the gesture, with some viewing it as a sign of potential future political involvement.
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