A social media post allegedly written by Barron Trump defending Elon Musk has gone viral—but the post is fake, and the account behind it has no connection to the former president’s son.
The post, widely shared on X (formerly Twitter), appeared to praise Musk’s leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a controversial task force focused on cutting government spending. The message read: “The richest man in the world is working for free in order to stop your government from robbing you blind. Instead of complaining, why don’t you sit down, shut up, and say thank you.”
Screenshots of the post quickly spread across social media, with users reacting strongly—some supporting Barron’s supposed stance, while others mocked him, posting comments like “Don’t tell us what to do, Barron!”
However, a closer look reveals that the post was never made by Barron Trump. Instead, it originated from an X account named “Barron Trump News” with the handle “@TrumpBarronNews.” The account’s bio clearly states it is not affiliated with him.
Adding to the confusion, Barron Trump has no verified presence on X, and a representative for him declined to comment on the viral post.
Despite being debunked, the fake post continues to circulate, fueling debate over online misinformation and the role of prominent figures in shaping public discourse.