Overview
- In a Nov. 14 appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show, Eric Trump said Barron told Joe Biden something like “Congratulations and best of luck to you,” describing it as very respectful.
- C-SPAN footage documents Barron Trump shaking Biden’s hand and leaning in to speak inside the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20, 2025.
- The brief exchange is not audible on public recordings, and the exact words have not been independently verified.
- The moment had fueled months of viral speculation and amateur lip‑reading theories that suggested a possible insult.
- Newsweek reported Monday that Biden’s representatives had not responded to Eric Trump’s account.