Elon Musk and Barron Trump’s ‘very different energy’ mocked as pair sit next to each other at inauguration
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In a widely shared clip president’s youngest child and the South African-born billionaire seen taking part in standing ovation at inauguration. The noticeably different “energy” brought by Barron Trump and “First Buddy” Elon Musk at Monday’s inauguration has been mocked by social media users.
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In a clip shared widely both men are seen rising to their feet as part of a standing ovation for the 47th president. The camera then showed a close-up in which Musk grins and laughs, giving a goofy thumbs up to the camera. Barron, on the other hand, who is standing next to the tech billionaire, stares around with a mostly blank and disinterested expression.
“Who decided to put @elonmusk and Barron Trump beside of each other. The difference in energy is hilarious,” one social media user wrote. “Barron looked incredibly uncomfortable the entire time.”. “This is what cringe looks like,” wrote another, with one user adding: “As an introvert, completely relatable.”.
Others pointed to the high-profile occasion as a possible reason for Barron’s seeming discomfort. “Barron seems tense. Understandably so, given the attempts on his dad’s life. Hope he gets to unwind,” another user wrote. However, many felt sorry for the teenager getting stuck next to Musk, who has been known for his exuberant displays at political events.
