In her recently released memoir, Melania, former First Lady Melania Trump opens up about the deeply hurtful rumours that her son, Barron Trump, has autism. These rumours, which first surfaced in 2016, led to waves of online speculation, public scrutiny, and ultimately, bullying of the then-10-year-old boy.
In her writing, Melania emphasises the impact of these false assumptions, explaining how they led to lasting emotional damage for her son and her family. Here’s how the incident unfolded and why the former First Lady believes such speculations are harmful.
