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Donald Trump Comments on Barron's Height During Florida Gators White House Visit

May 24, 2025 - 09:10 A.M.

During a White House celebration for the University of Florida Gators basketball team, former President Donald Trump made a lighthearted remark about his son Barron's height amid being among tall basketball players.

Donald Trump welcomed the University of Florida Gators to the White House on Thursday, May 22, 2025, honoring the team for winning their third NCAA national basketball championship. Speaking at a podium with the team lined up behind him, Trump praised the athletes not only for their skills on the court but also for their impressive stature.

President Donald Trump delivers a congratulatory speech for the Florida Gators on May 22, 2025 at the White House in Washington, DC | Source: Youtube/The White House

"These are good-looking guys," he said, eliciting smiles from the players. "They're definitely tall. One of my guys said downstairs—he's a big guy—he said, 'These are the tallest human beings I've ever seen.'"

President Donald Trump hosts the Florida Gators on May 22, 2025 at the White House in Washington, DC | Source: Youtube/The White House

The former president then shifted to a personal anecdote about his 19-year-old son, Barron Trump, who stands at 6'9". "He always says, 'Dad, I'm not that tall,'" Trump shared. "Now, I understand what he's talking about."

Barron Trump attends the inauguration of Donald Trump in the US Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images

Trump's courtesy call with the Gators comes as reports circulate about his interest in forming a presidential commission on college athletics. Although details remain limited, the proposed commission is expected to examine major issues in the evolving college sports landscape, including athlete compensation, the transfer portal, and recruitment practices influenced by booster funding.

The visit by the Gators marks one of several sports team appearances at the White House under Trump's leadership, continuing a tradition of honoring collegiate and professional champions.

Donald Trump Comments on Barron's Height During Florida Gators White House Visit

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