Melania Trump is recalling the close bond her 20-year-old son, Barron Trump, shared with his late grandma, Amalija Knavs. In a rare Q&A with USA Today, the first lady said her mother, Amalija, who died in 2024, helped give Barron a "strong connection to his Slovenian roots" through food, language and books.

"I'm sorry, I broke a lot of people's hearts today."

Barron Trump was born and raised in New York City but according to Melania, his grandmother made sure that he stayed in touch with his Slovenian roots

But one of the most outlandish theories about the youngest Trump has now been shot down by someone who would know. Lara Trump, the wife of Barron’s oldest brother Eric Trump, addressed one particular Barron conspiracy in the latest episode of her show The Right View with Lara Trump.

Ahead of Mother's Day, Melania Trump reflects on her mother and Barron in a USA TODAY Q&A.

Critics thought Donald Trump, 79, made a bizarre comment about his son Barron, 20, during a Mother's Day event at the White House.

During Donald Trump's first term, the youngest son seemed to be as tall, if not taller than, his mother by 2017, when he was only 11. Photos of Barron Trump walking alongside his mother from 2017 and 2018 show the pair almost eye to eye, despite her wearing heels.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump keep giving people just enough to talk about. The public moments don’t help. Melania’s stone-cold looks and […] ‘He Has No Idea?’: Trump Gushes Over

President Donald Trump paid tribute to his wife, Melania Trump, as they both hosted a White House celebration in honor of America's military mothers.