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Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Barron Trump's 'best friend' Bo Loudon is influencer who flaunts his lavish lifestyle
Barron Trump's best friend Bo Loudon has been loudly supporting President Donald Trump and the Republican Party for years - and has managed to nicely nestle his way into the First Family's inner circle. The 18-year-old social media star describes himself as a 'pro-Trump influencer' and has recently taken pride in getting TikTok personality Khaby Lame deported. When Bo's not acting as the political party's mouthpiece - or wearing an ICE-emblazoned cap, he's busy showing off his lavish lifestyle, including hanging out with celebrities and traveling by private jet. Here, we take a closer look at Bo from his upbringing with his ultra-Republican parents to his 'inseparable' friendship with 19-year-old Barron. Bo, who hails from Palm Beach, Florida, was born to Gina Loudon and John William Loudon in August 2006 and is one of their five children. His mother is a conservative media personality and former co-chair of Women for Trump in 2020, while his father is a former Republican member of the Missouri State for the 7th District and former member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Both parents are members Mar-a-Largo, Trump's notorious private members club located in Palm Beach, Florida, and they have been outspoken about their support for the President. Notably, Gina and John appeared in an episode of the reality television show Wife Swap in 2013, where they swapped with polyamorous and bisexual family, the Envys. At the end of the two-week swap, Gina and John refused to participate in the roundtable discussion with the other couple, the first time in the show's history. Bo's parents' affinity for right-wing politics meant that he was only a youngster when he attended his first Republican National Convention, with reports claiming he attended his first rally in 2016 at just nine years old. Three years later, Bo made his first social media post, a photo of himself and his brother with Trump and Melania. In May 2024, a source told Daily Mail that he and Barron are 'inseparable' when they are both at home in Florida. The insider said: 'Bo is very ideological and extremely Pro-Trump. He's over at Mar-a-Lago every night that Barron is home. The two of them are inseparable.' Together, the duo are said to be key players in organizing Trump's media appearances, and reportedly set up his 90-minute interview with Kick influencer Adin Ross, which was watched live by 500,000 people. The duo have also pressed him to forge close links with their favorite content creators, from YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul to billionaire business mogul Patrick Bet-David, host of the PBD podcast. 'He has no issues turning to them for advice on a subject that many of his middle-aged campaign aides wouldn't have much of a clue about.' Although Barron has remained out of the limelight and off social media, Bo has amassed close to 350,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok and Twitter – where he proudly declares 'Gen-Z stands with Trump.' His feed is filled with pro-Trump videos, critiques of the 'fake news' media and photos taken with leading conservatives such as Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson and UFC mogul Dana White. Bo is often seen rubbing shoulders with celebrities too. In recent years, he has uploaded photos of himself hanging out with famous faces, including the likes of Snoop Dogg, Dennis Quaid, Jake Paul, and Chris Brown. In a social media post uploaded on Thursday (July 10), he said: 'I've been around many elites from Satanic Hollywood. 'President Trump is nothing like them. Trump is a stand-up guy that treats everyone around him the best he can.' And according to insiders, Bo is 'determined to win more of Gen Z for Trump.' Last year, a souce told the Daily Mail: 'He even got in trouble once at school for wearing so much Trump gear. 'The boys are business minded; they're patriots. But they are also normal, good kids who are finding their way.' Last April, Bo and Barron teamed up to host an April 'power summit' banquet for Bet-David, MMA fighter Colby Covington, and the entrepreneur Justin Waller, a business partner of the controversial internet personality Andrew Tate. The guests came away purring about the boys' business acumen and social skills with Bet-David praising Barron as a 'freaking stud of a kid' in clips that soon went viral. Justin told 'Bo reached out to me and told me that Barron watches my content and would like to invite me to dinner at Mar-a-Lago.' Last month in June 2025, Bo bragged that he was responsible for getting the world's biggest TikTok star, Khaby Lame, deported out of the United States with the help of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on June 6, he wrote that Khaby is an 'illegal alien' in all caps before proclaiming that he has 'been working with the patriots at Trump's DHS' to deport the Senegal-born influencer. ICE confirmed Lame was detained at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on June 6, the same day Bo made his supposed involvement public. Khaby, who has over 162 million TikTok followers, overstayed his visa after entering the country on April 30, according to an ICE spokesperson. He was granted 'voluntary departure,' a bureaucratic euphemism for being kicked out. The spokesperson confirmed in a statement: 'Serigne Khabane Lame, 25, a citizen of Italy, was detained… for immigration violations. Lame was granted voluntary departure… and has since departed the US.' Bo claimed Khaby was detained at Henderson Detention Center, southeast of Las Vegas proper, though it's unclear how long he may have been in custody before leaving. ICE have not confirmed whether Bo was involved in reporting Khaby to authorities, but Bo has continued to celebrate his alleged role in the TikToker's removal. In the aftermath of the deportation, Bo denounced various media outlets' coverage of this incident, who reportedly called him a 'rat' and a 'rat extraordinaire.' He asked: 'Why? Because I helped President Trump's DHS deport TikTok's biggest star, Khaby Lame, for being in the U.S. illegally. I wish Khaby well and hope he returns as a LAW-ABIDING citizen.'
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Meet Barron Trump's 'best friend' Bo Loudon: The MAGA influencer who loves to flaunt his lavish lifestyle
Barron Trump's best friend Bo Loudon has been loudly supporting President Donald Trump and the Republican Party for years - and has managed to nicely nestle his way into the First Family's inner circle. The 18-year-old social media star describes himself as a 'pro-Trump influencer' and has recently taken pride in getting TikTok personality Khaby Lame deported. When Bo's not acting as the political party's mouthpiece - or wearing an ICE-emblazoned cap, he's busy showing off his lavish lifestyle, including hanging out with celebrities and traveling by private jet. Here, Femail takes a closer look at Bo from his upbringing with his ultra-Republican parents to his 'inseparable' friendship with 19-year-old Barron. Bo, who hails from Palm Beach, Florida, was born to Gina Loudon and John William Loudon in August 2006 and is one of their five children. His mother is a conservative media personality and former co-chair of Women for Trump in 2020, while his father is a former Republican member of the Missouri State for the 7th District and former member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Both parents are members Mar-a-Largo, Trump's notorious private members club located in Palm Beach, Florida, and they have been outspoken about their support for the President. Notably, Gina and John appeared in an episode of the reality television show Wife Swap in 2013, where they swapped with polyamorous and bisexual family, the Envys. At the end of the two-week swap, Gina and John refused to participate in the roundtable discussion with the other couple, the first time in the show's history. Bo's parents' affinity for right-wing politics meant that he was only a youngster when he attended his first Republican National Convention, with reports claiming he attended his first rally in 2016 at just nine years old. Three years later, Bo made his first social media post, a photo of himself and his brother with Trump and Melania. In May 2024, a source told Daily Mail that he and Barron are 'inseparable' when they are both at home in Florida. 'Bo is very ideological and extremely Pro-Trump,' the insider said. 'He's over at Mar-a-Lago every night that Barron is home. The two of them are inseparable.' Together, the duo are said to be key players in organizing Trump's media appearances, and reportedly set up his 90-minute interview with Kick influencer Adin Ross, which was watched live by 500,000 people. The duo have also pressed him to forge close links with their favorite content creators, from YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul to billionaire business mogul Patrick Bet-David, host of the PBD podcast. 'Trump rates the boys and sees their input as an asset,' an insider said. 'He has no issues turning to them for advice on a subject that many of his middle-aged campaign aides wouldn't have much of a clue about.' Although Barron has remained out of the limelight and off social media, Bo has amassed close to 350,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok and Twitter – where he proudly declares 'Gen-Z stands with Trump.' His feed is filled with pro-Trump videos, critiques of the 'fake news' media and photos taken with leading conservatives such as Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson and UFC mogul Dana White. In one snap, Barron and Bo standing stand either side of the 45th President at Mar-a-Lago, Barron towering over both due to his 6ft 7in stature. Bo is often rubbing shoulders with celebrities too. In recent years, he has uploaded photos of himself hanging out with famous faces, including the likes of Snoop Dogg, Dennis Quaid, Jake Paul, and Chris Brown. As a MAGA influencer, Bo is often singing Trump's praises. In a social media post uploaded on Thursday (July 10), he said: 'I've been around many elites from Satanic Hollywood. 'President Trump is nothing like them. Trump is a stand-up guy that treats everyone around him the best he can.' And according to insiders, Bo is 'determined to win more of Gen Z for Trump.' 'He even got in trouble once at school for wearing so much Trump gear,' a source told Daily Mail last year. 'The boys are business minded; they're patriots. But they are also normal, good kids who are finding their way.' Last April, Bo and Barron teamed up to host an April 'power summit' banquet for Bet-David, MMA fighter Colby Covington, and the entrepreneur Justin Waller, a business partner of the controversial internet personality Andrew Tate. The guests came away purring about the boys' business acumen and social skills with Bet-David praising Barron as a 'freaking stud of a kid' in clips that soon went viral. 'Bo reached out to me and told me that Barron watches my content and would like to invite me to dinner at Mar-a-Lago,' Justin told Last month in June 2025, Bo bragged that he was responsible for getting the world's biggest TikTok star, Khaby Lame, deported out of the United States with the help of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on June 6, he wrote that Khaby is an 'illegal alien' in all caps before proclaiming that he has 'been working with the patriots at Trump's DHS' to deport the Senegal-born influencer. ICE confirmed Lame was detained at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on June 6, the same day Bo made his supposed involvement public. Khaby, who has over 162 million TikTok followers, overstayed his visa after entering the country on April 30, according to an ICE spokesperson. He was granted 'voluntary departure,' a bureaucratic euphemism for being kicked out. 'Serigne Khabane Lame, 25, a citizen of Italy, was detained… for immigration violations,' the spokesperson confirmed in a statement. 'Lame was granted voluntary departure… and has since departed the US.' Bo claimed Khaby was detained at Henderson Detention Center, southeast of Las Vegas proper, though it's unclear how long he may have been in custody before leaving. ICE have not confirmed whether Bo was involved in reporting Khaby to authorities, but Bo has continued to celebrate his alleged role in the TikToker's removal. In the aftermath of the deportation, Bo denounced various media outlets' coverage of this incident, who reportedly called him a 'rat' and a 'rat extraordinaire.' 'Why? Because I helped President Trump's DHS deport TikTok's biggest star, Khaby Lame, for being in the U.S. illegally,' he asked.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Coeur d'Alene shooting: Crowd waves American flags honoring slain Idaho firefighters
Two firefighters were shot and killed, one wounded while trying to put out a wildfire in northern Idaho. Later, police found a man dead on Canfield Mountain with a gun next to him. Sheriff Norris said the first call about a fire came in at 1:21 p.m., and about 40 minutes later, reports came in that firefighters were being shot at.(REUTERS) After the tragic incident, a video shows a crowd of patriots waving American flags honoring slain firefighters. Bo Loudon, a social media personality, has shared a video on X, showing 'a flash-crowd of patriots waving American flags honoring the heroic firefighters who lost their lives just lined Idaho streets as authorities left.' Netizens flocked to the comment section of the video, where one of the users chimed, 'Honoring those who risk all reminds us of the courage behind every call firefighters answer.' A different user wrote, This is just so sad. Prayers to all of those who have been affected and prayers for our country as a whole" Another user penned, It's unmanageable what happened to these firefighting heroes. May the good Lord bless their families & friends with love, strength & peace. God bless them all & bring healing to the community & all of America." Also Read: 'Everybody shot up here…': Chilling Coeur d'Alene audio reveals exact moment of shooting Earlier in the day, Sheriff Bob Norris said someone was shooting at firefighters and police with a sniper rifle. He told people to stay away from Canfield Mountain, a hiking spot near Coeur d'Alene, about 260 miles east of Seattle, as per Reuters report. The sheriff's office said in a statement,' This evening, members of the SWAT team located a deceased male on Canfield Mountain. A firearm was found nearby." 'At this time, the shelter in place is being lifted, however there is still an active wildfire on Canfield Mountain. Residents in the area are advised to be prepared and ready should further action need to be taken.' Gunman used high-powered sporting rifles According to Sheriff Norris, the gunman used high-powered sporting rifles and opened fire quickly on first responders. Police weren't sure at first if there was more than one shooter. 'They were in a spot with heavy brush and they are well prepared and blending in with their surroundings,' Norris said. Was the fire started intentionally? Authorities are now looking into whether the fire was intentionally started to lure emergency crews to the scene, Kootenai County Sheriff's Lt. Jeff Howard told ABC News. ABC also reported that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been briefed on the shooting. Video taken at the scene showed smoke rising from thick forest areas. Armed officers were seen preparing nearby, and several ambulances and emergency vehicles were spotted arriving at a local hospital. 'FBI technical teams and tactical assets are currently on the scene providing support,' FBI deputy director Dan Bongino posted on X. 'It remains an active, and very dangerous scene.' Sheriff Norris said the first call about a fire came in at 1:21 p.m., and about 40 minutes later, reports came in that firefighters were being shot at.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Self-Proclaimed 'Best Friend' Of Barron Trump Brags About Calling ICE On Popular TikToker
MAGA Gen-Z influencer Bo Loudon says he was responsible for TikTok's most-followed creator, Khaby Lame, getting detained by Immigration and Customs enforcement, and he's threatening to go after other immigrants. 'We don't want celebrities using their status to abuse our system and take advantage of the things that we don't have access to,' Loudon, 18, said on Fox News. 'I can't say I'm done with Khaby; if there's other celebrities that are not in this country legally, I will investigate it and I will happily go after them as well. So it's not going to stop here, I don't think.' If you are in this country illegally, I will gladly work with President Trump's amazingly FAST administration to have you the Democrats, the Trump administration actually believes no one is above the law. — Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) June 12, 2025 Lame, whose full name is Serigne Khabane Lame, 25, is an Italian citizen who was born in Senegal. He was placed in detention on June 6 at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for immigration violations, an ICE spokesperson told HuffPost. ICE said Lame had overstayed the terms of his visa and voluntarily departed from the U.S. The agency did not confirm whether Loudon had played any part in Lame's detention, but the MAGA influencer went on X last week to tell his millions of followers that he had 'reported' the influencer as an 'illegal alien.' 'I want to look out for the little guys, the people that follow our laws, respect our country, appreciate it and its values and don't abuse the system,' Loudon told Dylan Page, known on TikTok as 'News Daddy,' on Wednesday's episode of Page's podcast. Lame, who once lived in a modest apartment in a small industrial town in Italy, rose to fame in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when he turned to content-creating after losing his factory job, The New York Times reported in 2021. 'It's my face and my expressions which make people laugh,' Lame said. Lame, who had lived in Italy since age 1, said at the time that he was having trouble obtaining Italian citizenship due to the country's laws, and that his Senegalese passport made it tough to obtain a U.S. visa. 'I'm not a mayor, I'm no one. I can't change the laws,' Lame told the Times. 'Maybe I can change it with the popularity. With my influence,' he added with a smile. Lame became an Italian citizen in 2022. This year, he attended the Met Gala in New York City. Loudon is the son of former Missouri state Sen. John Loudon and former Women for Trump co-chair Dr. Gina Loudon, The Independent reports. He, much like other pro-Trump influencers, has gained a huge following of young conservative men. On Instagram, Loudon pinned a photo of himself with President Donald Trump and his son Barron, captioning it, 'Best Friend, Best President.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bo Loudon🇺🇸🥂 (@boloudon) On Page's podcast, the MAGA influencer said he first discovered Lame had overstayed his visa through mutual friends and business partners and said he 'called some buddies in the administration' to quickly have the TikToker detained. 'I wish him the best of luck. I hope he's able to come back as a law-abiding citizen,' Loudon said. World's Most Popular TikTok Star Leaves The U.S. After Being Detained By ICE 'What The F**k...': Watch Joe Rogan And Trump's FBI Director React To Musk's Post Influencer Sues To Keep 3-Year-Old Son's Death Details Private After TikTok 'Frenzy'
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bo Loudon, Barron Trump's best friend, says he got ICE to detain TikTok star Khaby Lame, sparks fury
Bo Loudon, who says he is Barron Trump 's best friend, claims he caused the arrest of TikTok star Khaby Lame. Khaby Lame is a very famous TikTok creator known worldwide. Bo Loudon said he 'personally took action' to have Khaby deported from the U.S., as per the report. Loudon wrote on X that he worked with President Trump's Department of Homeland Security to make this happen. He said Khaby Lame was arrested in Las Vegas and taken into ICE custody. A community note on Loudon's post said his information was false, according to the report by Yahoo News. ICE said Khaby Lame was stopped at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on June 6 because he did not follow visa rules. Khaby Lame entered the U.S. on April 30 on a temporary visa. After his arrest, ICE said Khaby was given 'voluntary departure' and has left the U.S. Bo Loudon claimed that President Trump's administration works very fast to handle such cases. ICE has not publicly said anything about Bo Loudon's role and refused to comment further when asked, as per The Independent report. Who is Khaby Lame and Bo Loudon? Khaby Lame's real name is Serigne Khabane Lame. He is Senegalese-Italian. Khaby became famous for his simple, funny reaction videos on TikTok, with over 162 million went to the Met Gala in New York City on May 5 during his stay in the U.S. Khaby has not spoken publicly about overstaying his visa or his arrest, according to reports. Live Events It's unclear if Khaby went back to Italy right after leaving the U.S., because he posted an Instagram Story from São Paulo, Brazil. Bo Loudon and Barron Trump, both very young and not even 18 yet, were unofficially asked to help President Trump reach young male voters before the 2024 election, as mentioned in the report by The Independent. Bo Loudon lives in Palm Beach, Florida. He is the son of Dr. Gina Loudon is a conservative TV expert who helped lead Women for Trump in 2020. His father is John Loudon, a former Missouri state senator. FAQs Q1. Who is Bo Loudon? He is a young influencer and friend of Barron Trump, linked to conservative politics. Q2. Was Khaby Lame detained by ICE and why? Yes, Khaby Lame was detained for breaking U.S. visa rules and was later allowed to leave voluntarily.
