Donald Trump’s children have been rumor magnets for most of their lives, especially since he sought, and ultimately won, the highest office in the land. However, the rumor that former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is Barron Trump’s real father is gossip that’s proven to have staying power. Yes, there are people who actually believe that Trudeau had an affair with Melania Trump, Barron’s mother and Donald’s wife, and produced a child.
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In a post on X that’s amassed 37,000 views as of write time, one user wrote, “Take a look at these photos of Melania Trump getting personal with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trudeau close up and Barron Trump. Now try to convince me that Barron is actually Donald’s kid.” They paired the daring caption with side-by-side photos of Trudeau and Barron, attempting to prove some family resemblance. On Reddit, users seemed to be having even more fun playing into the outlandish theory. “Wow! Take that Donnie … Is that why Sophie left justin? Stay tuned for another episode of As The World burns,” commented one user, referencing the since-cancelled soap opera, “As The World Turns.”
To gain a better understanding of how public figures might handle such salacious rumors, Nicki Swift reached out to Amy Prenner, Communications Executive and Founder, The Prenner Group. “These kinds of wild rumors — like the one about Melania Trump and Justin Trudeau — are, unfortunately, just part of the territory for anyone in the public eye,” Prenner exclusively shared with Nicki Swift.
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It’s best to ignore rumors, says Communications Executive
It may be uncomfortable for public figures, such as Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, and Melania Trump, to deal with rumors about themselves, but it’s pretty much unavoidable according to Amy Prenner, Communications Executive and Founder, The Prenner Group. “Whether you’re a political figure, a celebrity, or even a business leader, there’s always a chance you’ll be the subject of some bizarre story, especially in the age of social media where anything can go viral in minutes.”
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For most public figures, “the best approach is to ignore it,” Prenner said, adding, “Responding can sometimes make things worse by giving the rumor more oxygen. However, if the story starts to gain real traction — say, it’s picked up by major news outlets, or it starts to affect someone’s personal or professional life — then it might be time to step in with a clear, brief denial.” If the rumor is causing the figure personal harm or legal trouble, a slightly firmer denial may be necessary. “But for the most part, these things tend to blow over on their own,” continued Prenner, adding, “The public has a short attention span, and there’s always another story around the corner.”
Considering that Melania Trump and Justin Trudeau didn’t run in the same circles until Donald Trump became president, long after Barron Trump’s birth, the Trumps are likely better off just waiting for this bizarre speculation to die.
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