Viral claim about Barron Trump and DOGE is false

A recent viral post on X claimed that Barron Trump called for an audit of the National Cancer Institute by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The post included a screenshot that suggested Trump was questioning the effectiveness of cancer research over the years. After checking, this claim has been found to be false. The original post comes from a now-suspended X account, @TrumpBarronNews, which is not connected to Barron Trump. President Donald Trump recently praised his son, describing him as a smart young man with a talent for technology. However, Barron Trump does not have an active presence on social media. There is a verified account under his name, but it lacks a profile picture or bio. The DOGE team, as well as Trump, have not commented on this claim. Additionally, reputable news sources found no support for the viral post. This incident is a reminder that false information can spread quickly on social media.