Lip Reader Claims Barron Made a Brief Comment to Ivanka During State of the Union Address

Cameras positioned in the chamber’s gallery occasionally caught Barron, 19, and Ivanka, 44, seated side by side among the Trump family. The youngest Trump child’s presence was notable in itself, as he typically maintains a low public profile at major political events.

According to professional lip reader Jeremy Freeman, who was cited by multiple news outlets, Ivanka appeared to lean toward Barron and ask him a fragment of a question — words that were not fully audible or clear on camera. In response, Freeman claimed Barron uttered a short, casual-sounding comment that some interpreted as embodying a classic over-it teenage vibe. The specific wording alleged by the lip reader included a phrase beginning with “I’m not sure…” followed by what was described as a dismissive four-word remark.