Donald Trump recently revealed that his son Barron played a key role in his decision to participate in an interview with Adin Ross, a prominent conservative streamer. On Monday, Trump appeared on Ross’s popular streaming show to discuss his presidential campaign and connect with younger voters. The engaging conversation lasted over an hour, with Trump focusing on key policy areas such as immigration and the economy.
During the interview, Trump mentioned that his sons had informed him about Ross’s rising popularity. “My sons told me about you. They said you’re a big deal—Barron particularly said, ‘Dad, he’s really big,’” Trump shared. At the beginning of the conversation, Trump also conveyed Barron’s regards, stating, “He’s a great young guy and a big fan of yours,” to which Ross responded by praising Barron’s intelligence.
The interview with Ross, which aired on the streaming platform Kick, was a major success, becoming the most-watched stream on the platform in the past month. It attracted between 400,000 and 550,000 viewers throughout its duration, with peak viewership reaching over 580,000. This impressive viewership surpassed the previous record held by another stream, which peaked at around 177,000 viewers.
Ross, a leading figure on Kick, is known for featuring conservative voices, including figures like Andrew Tate. While Barron Trump, 18, has remained relatively out of the political spotlight, he was once slated to speak in support of his father at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, though he ultimately could not attend due to prior obligations.
Trump’s other children, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, have been actively involved in his political efforts, while his daughter Ivanka Trump served as a senior White House adviser before stepping back from politics after his presidency ended in January 2021.
This interview comes at a critical time, just three months before Election Day on November 5. It follows a tumultuous period, including an assassination attempt on Trump during a July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman targeted him, resulting in the deaths of the shooter and a bystander.
Additionally, on July 21, President Joe Biden ended his presidential campaign amid growing concerns from Democrats over his declining poll numbers and challenges in key swing states. Following a debate in June where Trump led in the polls, Biden’s campaign faced significant pressure. With Biden’s withdrawal, Vice President Kamala Harris is now the Democratic frontrunner, setting the stage for a tight race as the November election approaches.