When Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the State of the Union, the spotlight wasn’t focused solely on legislation and national priorities.
Surprisingly, much of the chatter centered on his 19-year-old son, Barron Trump — and the unexpected reason behind it was as simple as the necktie he chose to wear.
While most members of the Trump family opted for red accents traditionally associated with the Republican Party, Barron chose a blue tie. The color difference immediately sparked discussion across social media platforms.
One social media user commented, “Interesting choice with the blue tie, Barron…”
Another reacted more bluntly, questioning the accessory outright.
Meanwhile, several others highlighted the style decision as a subtle yet noteworthy “moment” from the evening.
Beyond the color choice, viewers also critiqued the way the tie was knotted. Some online commenters claimed it appeared loosely or incorrectly tied.
The person who put Barron’s tie together clearly missed the mark — they shouldn’t be in charge of styling him anymore, someone else commented. Others suggested he could use guidance from his father or older siblings.
At the event, Barron wore a classic black suit and stood between Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump.
Barron is currently a second-year student at NYU’s Stern School of Business. After completing his freshman year at the Manhattan campus in Greenwich Village, he is said to have shifted to the university’s Washington, D.C., track and is now residing at the White House.
Breaking from his family’s academic tradition of attending the University of Pennsylvania, Barron opted instead to pursue his studies at New York University.
He also drew media attention earlier this year after testimony in a UK court revealed that a woman claimed he had “saved” her by contacting authorities when he allegedly witnessed a troubling situation during a FaceTime conversation. The individual accused in the case has firmly rejected the claims.
For now, however, it’s a blue tie — not politics — that has the internet talking.
