Ahead of Barron Trump's 19th birthday today, President Donald Trump revealed that Barron's aptitude lies in technology and he may not follow in the footsteps of his father in joining his business or politics. Though Barron is studying business and his charisma is the talk of many political circles, Barron probably likes technology more and pursues that, Donald Trump said.
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