Barron Trump was greeted with a warm welcome at his father’s rally in Miami on Tuesday, July 9. The crowd gave the teenager a standing ovation when Donald Trump introduced him.
Barron Trump waves as his father, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, speaks at a campaign rally at Trump National Doral Miami, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)(AP)
The boy stood up, waved and pumped his fist as the crowd cheered.
“This is a young man, he just turned 18,” the former president said, as the crowd cheered. “A very young man who is now going to college. Got into every college he wanted to and he made his choice. And he’s a very good guy, I’ll tell you… He’s a very special guy, Barron Trump. This is the first time he’s ever done this.”
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Trump then asked his son to stand up, and he obliged. Barron briefly waved at the crowd and pumped his fist. Trump then went on to say that Barron is “pretty popular” and “might be more popular” than his other sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.
“Barron, it’s good to have you,” Trump said. “Welcome to the scene, Barron. I don’t know. He had such a nice easy life, now it’s a little bit changed.”
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‘I’m certain he’s an amazing young man’
Many X users in the comment section of the above video showered praises on Barron. “Barron’s energy level is rocketing,” one user wrote. One user said, “Yup. No matter the age, they’re always our “boys.”” “If Barron campaigns for his dad my five daughters will vote for Trump, trust me,” one user said, while another wrote, “A stark contrast from current POTUS son…where’s Hunter”. “His futures so bright he better wear shades!” commented one user.
“Videos like this make me smile. November 5th can’t come soon enough,” one user wrote, while another said, “He’s going to be a force to be reckoned with.” “#BarronTrump being groomed to be a savage one day,” one user said. “Pres.&Mrs.Trump did a wonderful job raising this fine young man,” one user wrote, while another said, “He appears to be such a gentle giant. I’m certain he’s an amazing young man!”
Two suspects accused in an overnight shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade remain on the loose, deputies said.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened on Saturday night in the area of Southwest 143rd Avenue and Southwest 260th Street.
Deputies said that a man was shot as he was trying to get away from two people who tried to rob him.
The man was taken to Baptist Hospital by a friend, but was then airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center in stable condition.
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An investigation into the shooting remains active.
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – Police seek the public’s help in their search for an elderly man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Fausto De La Fuente was last seen in the 11800 block of Southwest 173rd Street on Saturday afternoon.
De La Fuente stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 190 pounds, and has brown eyes and brown and gray hair. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt and beige shorts at the time of his disappearance.
Investigators said De La Fuente meets the criteria for a missing endangered adult.
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Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contactDeputy O. Tellez, at 305-715-3300 (Office), 305-715-3252 (Desk), email u304578@mdso.com or Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477)
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GAINESVILLE, Fla.– The Florida Gators, fresh off an 8-7 win over Rider on Friday, host Miami in the winners’ bracket of the Gainesville Region. Winner advances to Sunday with a chance to clinch a Super Regional appearance, while the loser faces Troy in an elimination game beforehand.
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Florida Gators on SI is in attendance for Saturday’s game between the Gators and the Hurricanes. Here are live updates from Condron Ballpark. First pitch is set for 8:30 p.m., with television coverage on ACC Network.
Lineups
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Florida
CF Kyle Jones
SS Brendan Lawson
LF Blake Cyr
3B Ethan Surowiec
DH Caden McDonald
C Karson Bowen
1B Landon Stripling
2B Cade Kurland
RF Hayden Yost
P Aidan King (8-2, 2.68 ERA)
Miami
2B Jake Ogden
LF Max Galvin
RF Derek Williams
1B Alex Sosa
C Alonzo Alvarez
DH Dylan Dubovik
3B Gabirel Milano
SS Vance Sheahan
CF Fabio Peralta
P AJ Ciscar (5-4, 4.44 ERA)
First Inning
T1: Miami Batting
Jake Ogden hits a leadoff home run off of Aidan King. Miami 1, Florida 0.
Max Galvin hits a double to left field, called safe at second. Ruled safe after Florida challenged.
Derek Williams hit by a pitch. Miami’s first three runners have all reached base. Kevin O’Sullivan out for a mound visit with King.
Alex Sosa pops out to third. 1 Out.
Alonzo Alvarez grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. End of frame.
Miami 1, Florida 0
B1: Florida Batting
Kyle Jones hit by a pitch.
Brendan Lawson records a base hit. Jones advances to third.
Blake Cyr reaches second on a throwing error at first (E6), Jones scores, Lawson to third. Florida 1, Miami 1
