In a spectacular display of media gymnastics, NBC’s “Today Show” decided to dredge up some old black-and-white photos of Melania Trump from her modeling days, taken when she was just 16 years old. Yes, it appears the liberal media is so starved for material that they have resorted to resurrecting decades-old images, which probably looked like they belonged in a time capsule, not on a modern news segment.
These glamorous shots were captured back in 1987 by photographer Stane Jerko in Slovenia, where a young Melania reclined on a fence waiting for a friend finishing up at a fashion show. Ah, to be 16 and somehow end up posing for the cameras while waiting for your pal. It’s the kind of vibe that epitomizes a life lived on the edge of the runway. While the media may consider this “breaking news,” most rational people view it as a desperate attempt to fill airtime with fluff.
Melania and Barron Trump throwback with Melania’s parents, Amalija and Viktor Knavs ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YLUmpw6cRj
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) November 26, 2024
Fast forward to 2023, and social media has once again turned its spotlight on Melania, specifically her striking resemblance to her son Barron. Observers have been quick to point out their shared features, particularly the luxurious thick eyebrows and brown hair that seem to have skipped a generation when it comes to the former president’s own blonde locks. It’s almost as if nature itself conspired to let Barron inherit his charm from his mother while giving dad the wispy leftovers.
Donald Trump has even noted how much Barron takes after Melania in both looks and temperament. How fitting that the dinner table conversations in the Trump household might mirror the dynamic seen in many American families—one calm and collected, the other a bit hair-raising. The fact that Barron stands head and shoulders taller than his father just adds to the family comedy, proving once and for all that good things can come in small and, well, remarkably tall packages.
Meanwhile, in a surprising twist of generational wisdom, Barron has become a behind-the-scenes powerhouse for his father’s political endeavors. Reports reveal that the young man has been lending his insights into podcast strategy during the campaign, delivering such successful recommendations that they’ve become instant hits. Who would have thought young Barron would outshine the seasoned political strategists in the Trump circle? It’s undeniably refreshing to see that the youth of today can occasionally rise above TikTok trends to influence real political communication strategies—and then some.