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hatrack

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36. Are MSN and The Independent reliable news sources?
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 10:26 AM
Jan 2025

Barron Trump is the latest family member pitching in on his dad’s presidential bid, and that role is helping Donald Trump inject some youthful toxicity into his campaign as it struggles to combat Kamala Harris’ momentum with young voters.

Last month, the elder Trump participated in an awkward video stream with controversial Kick streamer Adin Ross in his quest to woo young voters. At the time, the former president suggested that Barron was the one who first told him about Ross, telling the streamer that his 18-year-old son is "a big fan of yours."
was unmoderated

Ross has used his popular platform to promote people like white supremacist Nick Fuentes, and he was banned from Twitch for “hateful conduct” after his stream featured an unmoderated chat filled with racial slurs posted by Twitch users.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/barron-trump-is-helping-his-dad-connect-with-toxic-right-wing-streamers/ar-AA1q8x2c

Trump says it was his son Barron who pushed him to do unhinged interview with right-wing streamer Adin Ross

The Independent

Donald Trump’s teenage son, Barron, seemingly influenced the former president to pursue an interview with his “friend” and right-wing online streamer Adin Ross. In a roughly hour-long interview with Ross, that was streamed on Monday, Trump told the 23-year-old that his son was “a big fan” and told him landing an interview with Ross was ‘big’.

“My son Barron says ‘hello’. He’s a great young guy but he’s a big fan of yours,” the former president said at the start of the live-streamed interview.

Ross is popular with young men – particularly with the demographic Barron, 18, belongs. Ross rose to fame initially streaming himself playing video games online but has also dabbled in giving controversial individuals, such as white supremacist Nick Fuentes, airtime on his platform.

“Barron says, ‘Dad he’s really big’ he said ‘he’s also a friend of mine’” Trump told Ross while admiring the size of the streamer’s auidence.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trump-says-it-was-his-son-barron-who-pushed-him-to-do-unhinged-interview-with-right-wing-streamer-adin-ross/ar-AA1okGWj

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He should be treated with all the respect and attention they gave to Hunter Biden Walleye Jan 2025 #1
That's not even a fair comparison! Blue_Roses Jan 2025 #5
Then Chelsea Clinton JI7 Jan 2025 #8
I don't want to be a sick as repukes Skittles Jan 2025 #10
I hated the way they criticized Blue_Roses Jan 2025 #12
Amy Carter. Cherrycheeks Jan 2025 #26
Or Amy Carter FHRRK Jan 2025 #45
Sorry, I don't feel like being fair towards the trumps Walleye Jan 2025 #11
So. Punish Barron for actions of people he doesn't know against a middle-aged adult. Got it. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2025 #17
Sorry, I am bitter. He never spoke out against it. He's a Trump. Walleye Jan 2025 #23
RE: Sorry, I am bitter. He never spoke out against it. He's a Trump. Zafira Cherry Jan 2025 #30
not respect... markie Jan 2025 #2
Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 2025 #3
I agreed with that sentiment... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #4
You keep saying the same thing Blue_Roses Jan 2025 #6
His father publicly credited him with making those connections. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #7
Are you kidding me? Blue_Roses Jan 2025 #13
Are MSN and The Independent reliable news sources? hatrack Jan 2025 #36
Don't Underestimate Barron Trump tulipsandroses Jan 2025 #37
I was enlisted when I was 18 Skittles Jan 2025 #9
I agree Blue_Roses Jan 2025 #14
I had to look that up Skittles Jan 2025 #15
Yes, it's a math learning disability Blue_Roses Jan 2025 #16
she sounds very bright Skittles Jan 2025 #41
If you want to give him a little respect, start with his name: Barron, with double 'r' Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2025 #18
Thank-you Blue_Roses Jan 2025 #19
I think he named his son after the money magazine, he named his daughter after a jewelry store Walleye Jan 2025 #24
Interesting. You're probably correct rpannier Jan 2025 #31
He was named after the financial magazine. Barron's. Which figures having parents obsessed with $$$. Liberal In Texas Jan 2025 #27
The MAGAs kill our kids in cold blood with their gun violence. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #20
Let's take a lesson from Edward R. Murrow Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #21
Being strong is also about... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #28
It's about truth Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #38
Yes, I agree. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #39
No NewEnglandAutumn Jan 2025 #22
Nope... Cherrycheeks Jan 2025 #25
He's started University rpannier Jan 2025 #29
Eh, he's an adult, he pals around with hateful people tulipsandroses Jan 2025 #32
+1. He is an adult member of the fascist ruler's family and should be treated as such dalton99a Jan 2025 #35
18 makes him a legal adult. Basso8vb Jan 2025 #33
Rush Limbaugh referred to 12-year-old Chelsea Clinton as a dog. dalton99a Jan 2025 #34
yeah OK Skittles Jan 2025 #42
I think it's a total waste of energy Lulu KC Jan 2025 #40
"Keep my head down..." Blue_Roses Jan 2025 #46
At eighteen I was an autistic spectrum kid nearly two years out of high school... hunter Jan 2025 #43
Stop! He's fair game. hamsterjill Jan 2025 #44
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