All the signs Barron Trump is being groomed to be Donald's heir and is the center of his parents' universe

While Barron Trump may have been largely kept out of the spotlight throughout his childhood, it's no secret that both of his parents seem to adore him.

President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania proudly welcomed their first and only child together, Barron, in March 2006. He is now all grown up at 18 years old, and attending New York University's Stern School of Business.

The teenager also comes in at a tall 6'7, towering over his father and other siblings. 

Over the years, we've seen Barron in a few rare snaps, many of which were taken when he was younger, as his mom doted on him or his dad picked him up and showed him off to a crowd of people.

Some photos offered a glimpse into his early teen years as his dad took to Washington,  showing him walking alongside his parents on the South Lawn of the White House or even going up the stairs into Air Force One. 

He was mostly recently seen on stage with his family at Mar-a-Lago on Election Night, as his dad accepted his victory in the 2024 presidential race against Democrat Kamala Harris. 

While on stage, Barron was standing right at the front, near his father - a theme that seems to be consistent with how the family feels about him.  

After analyzing photos of the youngster throughout the years, body language expert Judi James has determined that Barron is the apple of his parents' eyes.

James told DailyMail.com exclusively that over the years, Donald and Melania have used 'very similar-looking' body language displays when it comes to their son.     

'Their trait of showering him with kisses seems mutual and Barron's responses suggest this isn't just performative signaling for the cameras,' James told DailyMail.com.

'He looks used to all the signs of besotted affection and attention, while his parents appear to be happy to show he is the center of their universe,' she continued.

This endearing affection is something that continued on into his teenage years, too.

'Even when Barron is a little older and beginning to show signs of very common early-teen shyness, Melania appears to be keen to use excuses to perform maternal acts of caring and protection on her son, even stretching one gloved hand out to show where her emotional priorities lie, straightening his tie at Trump's presidential inauguration ceremony, in front of millions of viewers the world over,' James divulged.

The Body Language Bible author also observed that when Barron was younger, Trump used to lift him up and carry him 'as though he is made of a very precious and rare porcelain,' and seemed to be nervous he would fall from his grasp. 

Melania, on the other hand, appears more 'relaxed and at ease' while posing with Barron. 

'Her poses appear to be formed around her son and their cute "guppy" kisses suggest high levels of synchronicity and mother-son bonding.' 

But of course, this all points to a much bigger theme in how the Trump family really feels about the youngest son. 

'Trump seems keen to show the world his pride in his son and this message has not diluted over the years,' James told DailyMail.com.

'His facial expression as he poses with Barron looks exceptionally besotted and even boastful at times,' she continued. 

And now, the way that the 18 year old poses with his father while in public could prove to be a tell-tale sign into his future role in the family. 

'As Barron gets older [in photos], he seems to be picked up less by his father in their photos but shown in standing poses, in front of his father, who places his hands onto his son's shoulders,' James noted.

'There is a hint here of celebrating his boy's growth from toddler to young man,' she continued.

'There are also hints in the hands on shoulders pose that this is Trump's "chip off the old block." As an intentional gesture it does hint that this is his heir to the throne.'

And it looks like James could be onto something here - while Barron wasn't seen on Trump's campaign trail much this year, he was apparently working behind-the-scenes to help his dad 'break the internet.'

The 18 year old was allegedly the mastermind behind some of Trump's podcast appearances that are favored by Gen-Z, according to ABC News.

Barron first suggested his father appear on YouTuber and wrestler Logan Paul's podcast, Impaulsive, and sure enough the podcast was the first one Trump appeared on back in June, an insider with the campaign told the outlet.

He even sat down with popular podcaster Joe Rogan just a mere week before the election.

Just one day before election day, Trump also revealed the advice his son gave him ahead of the polls.

'I have a guy who’s home with the first lady,' Trump told a crowd in North Carolina about his son.

'He’s very smart ... He’s 18 years old. And he gives me good advice.'

Then Trump did a quick impression of his son, telling the crowd, 'Dad: take it easy, now. You just take it easy dad, alright? You don’t have to go too much here. He gives me good - he’s very wise,' Trump said.