Decoded: Barron Trump's friendship with Andrew Tate

The focus on Barron Trump followed reporting that he had been in contact with Justin Waller, a Texas-based influencer who presents himself as a close confidant of Andrew and Tristan Tate. Waller has described himself as a “third brother” to the Tates, a phrase meant to signal loyalty rather than family ties. According to his own accounts, he has socialised with Barron and spoken to him regularly, including on personal matters such as dating and navigating public life.