Barron Trump did not attend the start of sophomore classes this week at New York University’s Greenwich Village campus, according to multiple reports.
The 19-year-old son of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump was expected to continue his studies at the Stern School of Business in Manhattan. However, several NYU security officers confirmed to People that he has not been on campus, The New York Post’s Page Six reported.
“From what I was told,” one officer said, “he’s doing a semester at another NYU campus.”
Officials did not disclose the location for security reasons. NYU has degree-granting campuses in Downtown Brooklyn, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, as well as learning centers in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
According to Page Six, Barron is now residing at the White House and attending classes at NYU’s Washington, D.C. campus. This program accepts up to 120 students each semester and focuses on politics, public policy, history, economics, and journalism. The move allows him to stay close to both of his parents, who remain based in the capital during the president’s second term.
During his freshman year, Barron lived at Trump Tower in Manhattan while commuting to NYU’s Washington Square campus. He occasionally traveled to Palm Beach, Florida, to spend time with his father at Mar-a-Lago. Despite these trips, his regular presence in New York made him one of the most visible presidential children on a college campus.
Even without attending in-person classes this fall, Barron has stayed connected with classmates. Sources told Page Six that he regularly communicates with friends through Xbox and Discord, two popular gaming platforms among students.
“He has added it to his repertoire,” one source said. “It’s his communication platform of choice.”
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An insider noted that Barron avoids sharing his phone number due to security concerns. “It’s his workaround,” the source said. “He’s still troubleshooting.”
The source also emphasized that the president’s son is selective in his communications, connecting only with people he already knows. “It’s gamer bro culture; they ask each other for their gamer tag,” the insider said. “He knows the people.”
The decision to shift campuses follows a freshman year that drew attention from both classmates and the media. President Trump first hinted at his youngest son’s academic direction in an interview with The Post last August, shortly before Barron was seen at NYU.
“He’s a little on the tall side. I will tell you, he’s a tall one, but he is a good-looking guy. And he’s really been a great student. And he does like politics. It’s sort of funny,” the president told “Kayal and Company” on Philadelphia’s Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.
The relocation also coincides with Melania Trump taking on an expanded role in her husband’s administration. The first lady has spearheaded anti-revenge porn legislation, promoted an education initiative on artificial intelligence, and urged Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children.
She has also been active on the diplomatic stage, traveling with the president on relief trips and attending official ceremonies. Earlier this year, she unveiled a postage stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush, celebrated Easter at the White House, and attended the opening night of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center.
Her work has included encouraging President Trump to adopt a tougher stance toward Moscow as Russia continues strikes on Ukrainian civilians. She was also present in North Carolina with the president after Hurricane Helene caused severe damage.
As Barron continues his education in Washington, he remains close to his parents, balancing his academic life with the unique circumstances of being the son of a sitting president.
