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hatrack

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36. Are MSN and The Independent reliable news sources?
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 09:26 AM
Jan 23

Barron Trump is the latest family member pitching in on his dad’s presidential bid, and that role is helping Donald Trump inject some youthful toxicity into his campaign as it struggles to combat Kamala Harris’ momentum with young voters.

Last month, the elder Trump participated in an awkward video stream with controversial Kick streamer Adin Ross in his quest to woo young voters. At the time, the former president suggested that Barron was the one who first told him about Ross, telling the streamer that his 18-year-old son is "a big fan of yours."
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Ross has used his popular platform to promote people like white supremacist Nick Fuentes, and he was banned from Twitch for “hateful conduct” after his stream featured an unmoderated chat filled with racial slurs posted by Twitch users.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/barron-trump-is-helping-his-dad-connect-with-toxic-right-wing-streamers/ar-AA1q8x2c

Trump says it was his son Barron who pushed him to do unhinged interview with right-wing streamer Adin Ross

The Independent

Donald Trump’s teenage son, Barron, seemingly influenced the former president to pursue an interview with his “friend” and right-wing online streamer Adin Ross. In a roughly hour-long interview with Ross, that was streamed on Monday, Trump told the 23-year-old that his son was “a big fan” and told him landing an interview with Ross was ‘big’.

“My son Barron says ‘hello’. He’s a great young guy but he’s a big fan of yours,” the former president said at the start of the live-streamed interview.

Ross is popular with young men – particularly with the demographic Barron, 18, belongs. Ross rose to fame initially streaming himself playing video games online but has also dabbled in giving controversial individuals, such as white supremacist Nick Fuentes, airtime on his platform.

“Barron says, ‘Dad he’s really big’ he said ‘he’s also a friend of mine’” Trump told Ross while admiring the size of the streamer’s auidence.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trump-says-it-was-his-son-barron-who-pushed-him-to-do-unhinged-interview-with-right-wing-streamer-adin-ross/ar-AA1okGWj

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He should be treated with all the respect and attention they gave to Hunter Biden Walleye Jan 23 #1
That's not even a fair comparison! Blue_Roses Jan 23 #5
Then Chelsea Clinton JI7 Jan 23 #8
I don't want to be a sick as repukes Skittles Jan 23 #10
I hated the way they criticized Blue_Roses Jan 23 #12
Amy Carter. Cherrycheeks Jan 23 #26
Or Amy Carter FHRRK Jan 23 #45
Sorry, I don't feel like being fair towards the trumps Walleye Jan 23 #11
So. Punish Barron for actions of people he doesn't know against a middle-aged adult. Got it. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 23 #17
Sorry, I am bitter. He never spoke out against it. He's a Trump. Walleye Jan 23 #23
RE: Sorry, I am bitter. He never spoke out against it. He's a Trump. Zafira Cherry Jan 23 #30
not respect... markie Jan 23 #2
Thank-you! Blue_Roses Jan 23 #3
I agreed with that sentiment... Think. Again. Jan 23 #4
You keep saying the same thing Blue_Roses Jan 23 #6
His father publicly credited him with making those connections. Think. Again. Jan 23 #7
Are you kidding me? Blue_Roses Jan 23 #13
Are MSN and The Independent reliable news sources? hatrack Jan 23 #36
Don't Underestimate Barron Trump tulipsandroses Jan 23 #37
I was enlisted when I was 18 Skittles Jan 23 #9
I agree Blue_Roses Jan 23 #14
I had to look that up Skittles Jan 23 #15
Yes, it's a math learning disability Blue_Roses Jan 23 #16
she sounds very bright Skittles Jan 23 #41
If you want to give him a little respect, start with his name: Barron, with double 'r' Bernardo de La Paz Jan 23 #18
Thank-you Blue_Roses Jan 23 #19
I think he named his son after the money magazine, he named his daughter after a jewelry store Walleye Jan 23 #24
Interesting. You're probably correct rpannier Jan 23 #31
He was named after the financial magazine. Barron's. Which figures having parents obsessed with $$$. Liberal In Texas Jan 23 #27
The MAGAs kill our kids in cold blood with their gun violence. Irish_Dem Jan 23 #20
Let's take a lesson from Edward R. Murrow Joinfortmill Jan 23 #21
Being strong is also about... Think. Again. Jan 23 #28
It's about truth Joinfortmill Jan 23 #38
Yes, I agree. Think. Again. Jan 23 #39
No NewEnglandAutumn Jan 23 #22
Nope... Cherrycheeks Jan 23 #25
He's started University rpannier Jan 23 #29
Eh, he's an adult, he pals around with hateful people tulipsandroses Jan 23 #32
+1. He is an adult member of the fascist ruler's family and should be treated as such dalton99a Jan 23 #35
18 makes him a legal adult. Basso8vb Jan 23 #33
Rush Limbaugh referred to 12-year-old Chelsea Clinton as a dog. dalton99a Jan 23 #34
yeah OK Skittles Jan 23 #42
I think it's a total waste of energy Lulu KC Jan 23 #40
"Keep my head down..." Blue_Roses Jan 23 #46
At eighteen I was an autistic spectrum kid nearly two years out of high school... hunter Jan 23 #43
Stop! He's fair game. hamsterjill Jan 23 #44
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