Donald Trump Praises Son Barron’s Tech Skills; Netizens Debate Expectations

Donald Trump, the president of the United States, has never held back when complimenting his family, frequently praising his children's accomplishments and intelligence. But many people are baffled by his recent remarks on Barron Trump, his youngest son. Trump praised Barron's "unbelievable aptitude in technology" in an interview with Laura Ingraham of Fox News—after seeing him restart his laptop.

The 19-year-old, who is presently enrolled at the esteemed Stern School of Business at New York University, reportedly amazed his father by being able to access his laptop after it had been shut off. Trump recalled the incident, saying, "I turned off his laptop and thought, 'Oh good,' and five minutes later, he had his laptop back." "How did you do that?" I asked. "Don't worry about it, Dad."

Reactions from the Internet: Is This a Tech Feat?

Social media users immediately laughed at the relatively low bar being set for internet savvy when Trump's comments appeared online. Reddit commenters likened the circumstance to receiving accolades for placing a DVD in a player or constructing LEGO blocks. Others hypothesized that Barron had not broken any complex security system, but had just woken the laptop from sleep mode.

"Looks like Trump doesn't know about sleep mode," one person said. "He thinks his kid is a genius for turning a laptop back on?" another person wrote. My ability to close pop-ups led my parents to believe that I was a hacker.

Could it be a misinterpretation or a father's pride?

Trump's remarks were supported by others, who speculated that the compliment might have been directed at Barron for avoiding a lock or limitation rather than merely pressing the power button. Others pointed out that Trump frequently overstates his achievements, particularly in relation to his family.
Trump kept praising all of his kids, highlighting their intelligence, patriotism, and diligence in spite of the internet jeering. "I'm fortunate... They work hard and are nice kids," he remarked.

It's common for parents to be thrilled with their kids' technological prowess, but Trump's passionate response to what most people would consider a routine activity has generated a funny internet debate. Even while the rest of the world isn't quite as pleased, Barron's father is more than eager to brag about him, regardless of whether he actually has a secret hacking ability or simply understands how to click a button.