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Melania Trump doesn’t play about her son, Barron Trump. A source told People in a report published on January 7 that the First Lady of the United States “would go to the ends of the earth to protect” her son after claims that multiple members of her husband President Donald Trump‘s resort club Mar-a-Lago were caught taking photos of Barron at a Christmas party without his consent.

“Melania definitely protects her son against anyone taking videos or shots of him that would put him at a disadvantage or portray him in a bad way,” the insider said. “She would put her foot down if necessary but nothing stressful like that has happened.”

People‘s report comes after Rob Shuter claimed on his Substack that Melania threatened to have Mar-a-Lago members’ memberships revoked if they were caught recording Barron. “Melania made it very clear that Barron’s privacy is non-negotiable,” a source told Shuter in a report published on January 1. “Anyone caught filming or taking pictures would face immediate consequences, including potential banning from the club.”

People’s source, however, denied those claims, alleging that Mar-a-Lago members know not to record Barron when he’s seen at events. “It’s very understood that guests don’t bother Barron or anyone around him,” the insider said.

The source continued, “There are guests or other family who come to the club with members during the holidays and at special occasions. If something happened with one of them, they would quietly be told to stop shooting photos or videos. Not threatened.”

Still, the insider confirmed that Melania would still “protect” Barron if anything were to happen. “Melania would go to the ends of the earth to protect Barron from any evil intentions from people,” the source said. “But nothing like this happened during the holidays.”

As for how Barron celebrated the holidays, the source claimed that the first son stayed close to his parents while his family had social obligations at the club. “He is quiet and reserved when spotted in public, not outgoing, but totally in control,” the insider said. “He is more at ease when he’s with his family. He doesn’t smile a lot, He’s just not a social butterfly.”

While he may not be as social as other members of the Trump family, the insider claimed that Melania, whose only child is Barron, was happy to have him around for the holidays. “She loves having him around,” the insider said. “Melania has been in a great mood during the holidays, virtually glowing. She loves spending time at her home in Mar-a-Lago, and is excited about her documentary airing in a few weeks.”

A new documentary about the First Lady, titled Melania, is set to premiere on January 30. The film, directed by Rush Hour and Hercules director Brett Ratner, documents Melania’s 20 days before her husband’s second presidential inauguration.

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