How old is Barron Trump and how tall is he? See how Donald Trump’s son compares to Shaq, Dwayne Johnson
He’s the towering presence looming over Donald Trump at many political appearances, but exactly how tall is the President’s youngest son Barron Trump?
Marching behind his father as the 47th president was sworn into office on Monday, the stoic 18-year-old was easily the most imposing member of his family.
With no official measurement confirmed for the unassuming university student, internet sleuths pin Barron somewhere between 6’ 7” and 6’9” following several public appearances.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.That’s a ballpark of 2.00m to 2.05m — essentially the height of NBA superstar LeBron James who stands at an imposing 6’8” or 203cm according to Fiba Basketball.
In 2018, photos of Barron walking alongside his parents depicted him as a similar height to his mother at the age of 11.
With his 78-year-old father an impressive 6’ 3” (190cm) and mother Melania, who is a former model, registering 5’ 11” (180cm), it’s no surprise the teenager has grown to such a towering height.
His greatest family competition, albeit a contest he’s already won, is with Eric Trump — the President’s third child who stands comfortably above their father at 6’ 5” (196cm).
Barron is Melania’s only child, while Mr Trump has fathered a total of five.
To give further perspective to the youngster’s size in relation to Hollywood celebrities, actor Chris Hemsworth is recognised to be 6’ 3” (191cm), with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson standing at 6’ 5” (196cm).
Actress Nicole Kidman is measured at 5’ 11” (180cm), and pop star Taylor Swift tops 5’ 10” (178cm).
Larger-than-life basketball personality Shaquille O’Neal would easily have Barron’s measure, registering 7’ 1” (216cm).
Comparing Aussie sports personalities, controversial basketball star Liz Cambage stands 6” 9” (206cm), and former West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui comes in at 6 7” (201cm).
Scheduled to return to NYU’s Stern Business School this week, the young Trump tower will continue to turn heads not only for his father’s position as incumbent president, but for the sheer shadow he casts in every room.
