Barron Trump

Latest News: Barron Trump Attends First Day of College at NYU

Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump, marked a significant milestone on September 4, attending his first day of classes at New York University (NYU). The 18-year-old was accompanied by Secret Service agents as he made his way to the university’s Manhattan campus.

Having graduated from Oxbridge Academy in Florida in May, Barron’s decision to attend NYU had been kept private until his father confirmed that he is enrolled at the prestigious Stern School of Business for his freshman year. Donald Trump shared with The Daily Mail, “It’s a very high quality place. He liked it.” It has been reported that Barron will live off-campus and commute to the university from Trump Tower.

Who Is Barron Trump?

Barron Trump is the only child of Melania Trump and Donald Trump. Throughout his father’s presidency (2017-2021), Barron was the only one of the president’s five children to reside at the White House. Although he occasionally made public appearances with his father, Barron largely remained out of the spotlight during his youth. He is now a student at New York University.

Family Background: Parents, Half-Siblings, and Other Relatives

Born on March 20, 2006, in New York City, Barron is the youngest child of Donald and Melania Trump. His father, a real estate mogul and television personality, served as the 45th President of the United States, while his mother, Melania, was a former model and First Lady.

Barron is the youngest of Donald Trump’s five children from his three marriages. His half-siblings include Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump. However, Barron grew up effectively as an only child, as his siblings are significantly older, ranging from 13 to 29 years his senior. While he and Tiffany could have shared part of their childhood, she was raised in Los Angeles after her parents, Donald and Marla Maples, divorced in 1999.

In addition to his half-siblings, Barron has a large extended family. He became an uncle at a young age and has four nieces: Kai Trump, Arabella Kushner, Chloe Trump, and Carolina Trump, as well as six nephews: Donald Trump III, Tristan Trump, Spencer Trump, Joseph Kushner, Theodore Kushner, and Eric Trump.

Early Life

Barron Trump grew up in a bilingual household, learning both English and Slovene, his mother Melania’s native language. He is fluent in both, with additional proficiency in French. Raised in the luxurious Trump Tower in New York City, Barron had an entire floor to himself, an environment that fostered a life of privilege.

In interviews, Melania has shared insights into Barron’s childhood. She fondly recalled his early fascination with planes and helicopters and described herself as a hands-on mother, cooking his meals and preparing his lunches. She also emphasized the importance of nurturing Barron’s creativity, even when he expressed himself by drawing on the walls. As Melania put it, “His imagination is growing and important. If he draws on the walls in his playroom, we can paint it over.”

Although Barron’s future career path remains unclear, his childhood interests suggest a love for design and construction. He enjoyed building cities and airports with Legos and Magna Tiles, showing a clear preference for clean, minimalist aesthetics. According to his mother, Barron is particularly adept at creating intricate designs, expressing his creativity through detailed drawings. “He has a big imagination, and it’s very impressive,” Melania said. “He loves to build something and tear it down, then build something else.” Their frequent travels also helped Barron develop a keen sense of observation, as he could remember and recount the details of every place they visited.

Melania often refers to Barron as “Little Donald” due to his strong-willed, independent personality, which she believes mirrors that of his father. “He is a very strong-minded, very special, smart boy. He is independent and opinionated and knows exactly what he wants,” she remarked.

Barron has also enjoyed quality time with his father at the Trump family’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, where they bonded over activities like golf, family dinners, and other leisurely pursuits.

Living at the White House

Barron’s life changed significantly after his father, Donald Trump, was elected U.S. President in 2016, thrusting the family into the national spotlight. However, Barron did not immediately relocate to Washington, D.C. Instead, he remained at Trump Tower in New York with his mother for nearly five months, completing his studies at Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School. Barron and Melania moved to the White House in June 2017, with Barron subsequently enrolling at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, a private prep school in Maryland.

Barron made history as the first son of a sitting president to reside in the White House since John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1963. Though he generally kept a low profile, Barron made several public appearances during his father’s presidency, including attending the White House’s annual Easter Egg Roll in 2017. There, he participated in signing cards for American Armed Forces members, and also supported his father’s turkey pardoning ceremony before Thanksgiving. Later, he joined Melania on the North Portico to welcome the official White House Christmas tree, which was displayed in the Blue Room.

In October 2020, both Barron and his parents tested positive for COVID-19. Although Barron initially tested negative, a second test confirmed that he was infected, though he experienced no symptoms. Melania expressed relief that the family could support one another during this time. “He is a strong teenager and exhibited no symptoms,” she shared. Barron soon tested negative and made a full recovery.

High School and Life After the White House

Following the Trump family’s departure from the White House in January 2021, Barron moved with his parents to their Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. In August 2021, it was reported that Barron had enrolled at the Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, becoming part of the Class of 2024. Barron graduated in May 2024, with both of his parents attending the ceremony.

In an interview following his graduation, Donald Trump shared that Barron was considering multiple colleges for his undergraduate education, stating, “He’s applied to colleges and gets into everywhere he goes. He’s very sought after from that standpoint.” According to People magazine, a source close to the family mentioned that Melania Trump would likely accompany Barron wherever he chooses to attend school.

Barron’s 18th birthday in March 2024 sparked discussions about how the media should approach coverage of him now that he is a legal adult. Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, publicly defended Barron’s right to privacy, emphasizing that he is a private citizen and should be left out of the media spotlight.

In May 2024, it was announced that Barron had been selected to serve as an at-large delegate for Florida at the Republican National Convention in July. However, just days later, Melania Trump’s office confirmed that Barron would “regretfully decline to participate” due to prior commitments. Later that year, Barron began his studies at New York University, where he enrolled in the business school.

How Tall Is Barron Trump?

Barron Trump stands at an impressive height of 6 feet, 7 inches, which makes him notably taller than both of his parents. Donald Trump has attributed Barron’s stature to the hearty meals prepared by his late grandmother, Amalija Knavs. He has also speculated that Barron may have a future in sports, particularly basketball. “I said, ‘You’re gonna be a basketball player.’ He said, ‘Well, I like soccer, Dad, actually,'” Donald remarked during a 2024 campaign event. “I thought… at your height, I like basketball better, but you can’t talk them into everything.”