While much of the Trump family stays in the public eye, the youngest of the crew, Barron Trump likes to primarily stay out of the public eye. Following the union between the former president and his wife, Melania Trump, in 2005, they were overjoyed to discover that they were expecting a child. On March 20, 2006, their youngest son, Barron, was born, making him Donald’s fifth child and Melania’s first. Read on to learn more about the private life of the youngest Trump sibling Barron.
During his formative years, Barron resided in the opulent Trump penthouse in New York City and attended esteemed private schools on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Despite Donald’s presidential inauguration in January 2017, Barron and Melania opted to remain in Manhattan until he completed the academic year. Subsequently, Barron commenced his studies at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Maryland that summer and officially relocated to the White House with the rest of the family.
During a speech at his presidential campaign headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, in January 2024, Donald mentioned that his teenage son, Barron, surpasses him in height, standing at an impressive 6 feet, 7 inches. Donald jokingly credits Barron’s towering stature to his hearty appetite for the delicious meals prepared by his late grandmother, Amalija Knavs, who was Melania’s mother.
In his address, as reported by The Daily Mail, Donald affectionately referred to Barron as a “special boy” and shared a light-hearted exchange they had about Barron’s future in sports. “‘I said you’re gonna be a basketball player. He said, ‘well I like soccer dad, actually.’ I thought … at your height I like basketball better but you can’t talk them into everything,’” Donald Trump said.
Throughout Melania’s modeling career, she maintained a reputation for being reserved. Even during her tenure as First Lady, she preferred spending time with her family over socializing with friends. Recent reports from PEOPLE suggest that Melania continues to prioritize her privacy post-White House, focusing on her son Barron.
According to sources, Melania’s inner circle consists mainly of her family members. “Many Mar-a-Lago Club members and others know and see Melania. But they aren’t friends. They don’t get together and talk or socialize. She has always surrounded herself with family. She is a doting mother to Barron and very protective of him. This is nothing new,” the source added.
The source also revealed that Melania’s parents, who reside at the Trump family estate in Mar-a-Lago, play a significant role in Barron’s upbringing and are deeply involved in his life.
While Donald’s adult children, namely Ivanka, Donald Trump Jr., Eric, and Tiffany, actively participated in their father’s presidential administration, Barron’s privacy remained closely protected. Even after Donald’s presidency concluded, Melania has persistently shielded her son from public scrutiny.
In light of the legal challenges faced by the former president, who was impeached twice, with ongoing lawsuits and inquiries at state and federal levels, a source revealed in March 2023 that “Barron has consistently been Melania’s top priority in life.”
“Of course she is worried and concerned about the legal issues, but she has not done anything more to protect Barron now than she ever did,” the source added. “She has always put him first. She is a good mother.”
Melania has previously expressed her deep connection with Barron and her perspective on motherhood. At a Mother’s Day event in 2018, she shared her belief that raising a child requires immense strength, time, patience, and love.
“Because of the powerful bond between a mother and her child, when they feel emotions, so do we – whether they are happy or nervous, sad or excited, we feel those things with them. I think it is one of the most powerful and beautiful parts of motherhood,” she continued.
In a conversation with Megyn Kelly in September 2023, Donald Trump praised his youngest son, Barron, highlighting his athletic abilities, good nature, handsome appearance, and dedication to his studies. Donald’s admiration for Barron’s athleticism, character, looks, and academic performance showcases his pride in his son’s achievements and qualities.