Donald Trump had won the 2024 US presidential election. But as he took to the stage to claim victory, not all eyes were on him. Instead, they were looking at the young man standing behind him: his son Barron. He was obviously incredibly tall - but exactly how tall?

Donald Trump claims that Barron has reached 6ft 9ins. But the president-elect is famous for exaggerating figures. Barron's height is more usually put at 6ft 7ins or 6ft 8ins.

Donald Trump has five children from three marriages. Barron is his son with his current wife, the SlovenianA central European country with a population of 2.1 million. It is a part of the former Yugoslavia. -born Melania.

Barron was brought up largely by Melania and her parents - so much so that he spoke with a Slovenian accent as a child. Donald Trump has said that Barron owes his height to his grandmother's cooking.¹

Described as quiet, gentle and considerate, Barron² has just begun studying at New York University's business school.

He is credited with aiding his father's victory. In particular, he advised him to reach young male voters by doing podcast interviews with people like the comedian Joe RoganAn American podcast host. .

The interview with Rogan has been listened to more than 50 million times.

The percentage of male voters aged 18 to 26 supporting Trump is believed to have increased from 41% in 2020 to 56% in 2024.³

The US has a long history of political dynasties. Its second president, from 1797 to 1801, was John Adams, whose son John Quincy Adams held office from 1825 to 1829.

More recently George W Bush was the son of George HW Bush. Robert F Kennedy, whom Donald Trump is planning to put in charge of public health, is the nephew of President John F Kennedy.

Political dynasties are strong in other countries too. In the PhilippinesA nation in the south-west Pacific made up of 7,641 different islands. a law has been proposed to reduce their power.

There is already merchandise on eBay with the slogan "Barron Trump for President 2044".

Is Barron destined to be president?

Yes: Although Americans pride themselves on being democratic, they cannot resist the allure of political dynasties. The Trumps will follow in the footsteps of the Kennedy and Bush families.  

No: Those who have not already had enough of the Trump family certainly will have done by the time Donald's presidency ends. Besides, Barron might not want to take charge of such a dysfunctional country.

Or... We should not assume that Barron will share his father's character. He might turn out to be a well-balanced man who really cares about other people and deserves to be president in his own right.