A casual moment from Barron Trump has unexpectedly turned into a social media phenomenon. A clip of him saying, "I like my suitcase," has taken over TikTok following a creative remix by a DJ at a popular nightclub.
On November 24, 2024, a brief clip featuring a young Barron went viral after being shared by the Daily Mail. Within just one week, the video garnered an impressive 55 million views, as reported by Slate.
The clip showcases Barron holding his father, Donald Trump's, briefcase while conversing with his mother, Melania Trump, in Slovenian-accented English reminiscent of her speech.
Barron Trump, born on March 20, 2006, is Donald Trump and Melania Trump's only child. His father chose his name, according to People. Known for maintaining a relatively low public profile, Barron has recently drawn significant attention through this viral moment.
DJ remix of Barron Trump's 'suitcase' clip sets TikTok ablaze:
Over the weekend, a brief video of a young Barron Trump interacting with his mother, Melania Trump, went viral after being creatively remixed by a DJ.
The remixed clip, shared by user @TxWidiwidi on X (formerly Twitter), quickly gained widespread attention. The original, unedited video, reportedly captured in 2010 when Barron was just four years old, originally aired on Larry King Live, as per She Knows.
In the video, Barron, Donald Trump's youngest son, is seen dressed in a blue coat and white shirt, mirroring his father's style, while holding a Louis Vuitton briefcase belonging to him.
The moment captures Barron Trump telling his mother, in a charmingly childlike manner, that he likes his "suitcase." This wholesome interaction has since been transformed into a viral trend, drawing global attention to the now-teenaged son of the President-elect —
"I like my suitcase (soot-case)," the phrase of Barron which went viral.
The viral craze surrounding Barron Trump's "I like my suitcase" moment has transcended TikTok and DJ remixes, capturing the attention of celebrities as well. Paris Hilton, among them, joined the trend, adding her unique flair.
In a playful clip, Hilton is dressed in pink pajama trousers and a matching pink hat, roaming through a hotel-like lobby adorned with festive Christmas decorations. Embracing the trend's humor, she sits atop a suitcase while mimicking Barron's now-famous words about his "suitcase."
That was not the only conversation captured in the clip. After expressing his fondness for the suitcase, young Barron asked his mother where he would need to go to school.
Melania Trump gently responded, suggesting that he would attend school after lunch. Following this, Barron Trump curiously inquired where he was supposed to go —
"I have to go to school now?... Now I'm gonna go?" Barron asked.
"You have lunch, and then you go to school... First you will have lunch, then you will go to school," Melania replied.
During a 2010 appearance on Larry King Live, Barron Trump's Slovenian-accented English became a topic of discussion. Host Larry King remarked on the young boy's accent, directing the observation to his parents.
In response, Melania Trump explained that Barron spent significant time with her, which influenced his speech patterns. King then asked Donald Trump how he felt about his son's accent. Trump replied, stating that anything Barron Trump did was fine with him.
"He spends most of the time with me... He speaks three languages, actually," Melania said.
"I think it's great. Anything he does is OK with me... Smart one," Trump said.
Barron Trump, now 18, has yet to comment on the viral trend, and neither of his parents, Donald and Melania Trump, has addressed it publicly.
According to People, when Barron was born, his father, Trump, decided not to be at the hospital, suggesting he might help Melania with labor. Later, Melania indicated that the eight-hour labor was relatively calmer for her.
Barron has attended many schools in New York, Maryland, and Florida. While living in New York, he attended Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School on Manhattan's Upper West Side. He is currently attending a college in New York.