Barron Trump, the youngest son of newly re-elected President Donald Trump, began his freshman year at the Stern School of Business at New York University (NYU), creating a buzz since he started his studies in September 2024. At 18 years old and standing at a towering 6 feet 7 inches, Barron has become a notable presence on the campus as he navigates his college life under public scrutiny.
Despite the known political leanings of NYU’s student population, Barron has attracted widespread attention across the campus. As noted by an individual familiar with the campus, “He’s a ladies’ man for sure. He’s really popular with the ladies. He’s tall and handsome. A lot of people seem to think he’s pretty attractive — yes, even liberal people like him.”
The necessity for Secret Service agents to accompany Barron daily, due to the high-profile status of his family, adds an additional layer to his social interactions. He has been using platforms like Discord to connect with classmates while complying with security protocols. This digital medium allows him to be a part of the university’s social life despite the continuous surveillance.
His mother, Melania Trump, has publicly expressed her pride in Barron’s academic journey and his adaptation to life in New York City. She has repeatedly highlighted Barron’s growing independence and maturity as he goes through his freshman year. Sources close to the family have indicated that Melania continues to play an active role in his life, providing a supportive yet protective presence as he balances his educational demands with his family’s political prominence.
Apart from his studies, Barron also contributed to his father’s political campaign, offering insights into how to engage younger voters. His adeptness in technology and understanding of social media trends were proven to be valuable assets to the campaign team, helping to reach a wider and younger audience.
The challenge of balancing the demands of college life with the responsibilities attached to his family’s public profile is unique. However, sources suggest that Barron is managing his studies and social life while adhering to the necessary security measures. His friends and classmates describe him as an approachable individual with a dry sense of humor and an unexpected ability to blend in despite being in the spotlight.
In November 2024, Barron cast his first vote in a presidential election in Florida, with his mother by his side. The picture of the young Trump at the voting booth, standing tall next to his mother, was widely shared and appreciated by supporters as a symbol of generational continuity in the Trump political legacy.
Despite trying to maintain a relatively low profile, Barron has not escaped criticism. His presence at Stern has sparked both interest and debate, with some students questioning the ethics of his family’s political legacy. Others take a more neutral stance, viewing him as an individual deserving the opportunity to carve his own path. Barron, for his part, appears to be undeterred by the polarized opinions, focusing instead on building his future.
On February 4, the youngest Trump was seen on campus, arriving from Trump Tower in a five-SUV motorcade. He was dressed in a cream-colored sweater, white polo shirt, and black jeans, and was accompanied by Secret Service agents and NYPD security personnel.
His return to academics occurred after missing the initial few weeks of classes, which started three days before his father’s inauguration. Designer Nathan Pearce, who worked with Barron on inauguration suits, described him as a “super-bright kid” who is “well beyond his years in terms of experience, knowledge, history.”
Beyond his studies at NYU’s Stern School of Business, Barron has already started following in his father’s entrepreneurial footsteps. He has co-founded Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc., a luxury real estate venture focusing on premium projects including golf courses and properties in Arizona, Idaho, and Utah. The company has listed Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, as its principal address.
