Why Twitter Is So Worried About Barron Trump

The nation's 45th president, Donald Trump, left the White House Wednesday with First Lady Melania Trump by his side. Rather than attending President Joe Biden's inauguration, Trump chose to buck tradition and hold his own departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews. Not in tow by his parents' side? Barron Trump, the youngest of the outgoing president's five children. In the past, Barron has been photographed walking with his parents before and after travel, but this time, the president's youngest son avoided the cameras. And, not surprisingly, social media was ready to weigh in on the 14-year-old's absence during the photo op. In the wake of the teen's no-show, one Twitter user asked, "The real question is 'where was #barrontrump today?'" Oh, were there theories! Twitter had fun pondering the whereabouts of Barron Trump, with many users wondering if he got left Home Alone like Kevin. One place Barron Trump could have been while his parents were exiting the White House for the last time was — drumroll please — school. Although classes at his St. Andrew's Episcopal School in D.C. were being conducted remotely earlier in 2020, he may have been attending in-person school for the final time the morning of the Biden inauguration, since the school has now returned to a hybrid learning model, according to its official website. So, while we can't say for certain, Barron may have been attending class — virtually or otherwise — for the final time in D.C.. While Barron's future educational plans have yet to be announced, it's been rumored the youngest Trump will attend a swanky high school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida following his family's move to the state. Of course, Barron was still trending on Twitter as the Trumps said their farewells, with one user joking, "The Trumps left #BarronTrump behind to be raised by the Bidens." One jokester referenced the president's own Home Alone 2 cameo, tweeting, "I wonder if Barron is gonna accidentally come across his dad in the Midtown Plaza Hotel and ask for directions to the lobby." Another user wondered if he refused to leave the White House. After all, with a bowling alley and private movie theatre, the White House might have more amenities than Mar-a-Lago. It's worth noting all of Trump's other children — including Ivanka, Donald Jr., Eric, and Tiffany, who had announced her engagement the day before — watched him bid farewell to the White House, and this chapter in American history. People magazine reports that, despite the no-show, Barron was indeed on Air Force One en route to Florida with his parents when the time came. Whether he could hear Frank Sinatra's "My Way" drifting in from the speakers outside, Barron fans will just have to guess. #BarronTrump #Twitter