Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, has completed his first year of college, and media attention surrounding the 19-year-old has only intensified. According to multiple reports, the freshman at New York University (NYU) is described as both a “ladies’ man” and an “oddity” on campus, with some sources noting his unique public presence and private demeanor.
Despite growing up in the spotlight, Barron has largely kept a low profile. One source told NewsNation that he is “much more like his mother, Melania,” adding, “he keeps his head down and gets on with it. He is not trying to be BMOC (big man on campus)” and has shown no interest in politics.
Barron has a really nice girlfriend and hangs out with her a lot. He does have friends he just (unlike his father Donald Trump) screws the limelight,” an unnamed source recently told NewsNation.
At 6 feet 9 inches tall, Barron stands out physically, but sources say his towering height is only one part of his “mysterious” image at NYU. According to reports, he has a girlfriend and mostly sticks to a routine of attending classes and returning home, steering clear of campus parties or political involvement.
However, not everyone sees him as just another student. A source said Barron is “watched like a zoo animal,” and his presence has sparked strong opinions on campus. In February, attention turned to NYU College Republicans President Kaya Walker, who resigned after referring to Barron as “an oddity on campus” during an interview with Vanity Fair.
The remark quickly drew backlash. Walker’s resignation letter was shared publicly by the NYU College Republicans via Instagram. Another professor reportedly commented that Barron “doesn’t really belong here,” a sentiment echoed by some observers who say his constant surveillance and public curiosity set him apart from his peers.
Barron’s profile rose during the 2024 presidential campaign, especially after his father defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November election to reclaim the White House. Since then, the youngest Trump has remained a subject of fascination for both media and the public, despite efforts by his family to shield him from attention.
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In her letter, Walker defended her statement about Barron.
My comment to Vanity Fair has been ridiculously misconstrued to suggest that I found Barron Trump’s commuter status to be unusual when in reality the majority of NYU’s student body—including myself—are commuters. The ‘oddity’ I talked about lies in the unhealthy fascination that people have with a teenager just minding his business by going to college and not at all in Barron Trump himself,” Walker wrote in the letter.
I have not seen Barron on campus, nor do I know him—I was merely describing the ugly side of our culture and worldwide that delights in forming parasocial relationships with celebrities, which is what the original article sought to interrogate,” she added.
Melania Trump, who shares Barron with the former president, is said to split her time between Washington, D.C., and New York to remain close to her son during his college years. As Barron enters his second year at NYU, the scrutiny surrounding his life may not diminish, but insiders insist he remains focused on his education and private life, quietly navigating college while the world continues to watch.