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Barron Trump
Trump in 2017
Born
Barron William Trump

(2006-03-20) March 20, 2006 (age 18)
New York City, U.S.
CitizenshipUnited States
Slovenia
FamilyTrump family

Barron William Trump (born March 20, 2006) is the son of Donald Trump and his third wife, Melania Trump.

Trump was an apolitical figure during his father's presidency, attracting media attention despite attempts by Melania to distance her son from politics. Following his father's departure from the White House, he moved to Florida and graduated in May 2024 from Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach. Trump was invited to become an at-large delegate for Florida at the 2024 Republican National Convention, but he declined.

Early life and education

Trump with his parents in 2019

Barron William Trump[1] was born on March 20, 2006, to Donald Trump and Melania Knauss. He was baptized at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump was raised at Trump Tower, where he has a floor of his own,[2] and attended Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School for his primary education.[3] He is of German, Scottish and Slovenian descent.[4]

Donald chose Trump's first name, while Melania chose his middle name.[5] Melania described Barron in an ABC News interview as "not a sweatpants child" and that he occasionally liked to wear a suit and tie.[6]

Trump was present for his father's presidential campaign announcement in June 2015.[7] Trump's father was elected president in November 2016; the younger Trump and his mother remained in New York for six months following the election over concerns regarding his privacy and changing schools mid-year.[8] In an interview with People in September 2015, he expressed reservations about losing friendships if he had to move to Washington, D.C.[9] Trump is the first son to reside in the White House since John F. Kennedy Jr., whose father John F. Kennedy was inaugurated two months after he was born.[10][11] He invited his class to the White House in May 2017.[12] Trump appeared at the White House's Truman Balcony to view the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017.[13] Trump began attending St. Andrew's Episcopal School in September,[14] a preparatory school in Potomac, Maryland, described by his mother as having a "diverse community and [a] commitment to academic excellence".[15] In February 2020, acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said Trump and his father were in frequent contact.[16]

Following his departure from the White House after his loss in the 2020 presidential election, Donald moved to Mar-a-Lago;[17] since the election, Melania has been "very protective" of Barron.[18] He began attending Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida, in August 2021.[19] Trump was entitled to Secret Service protection until 2022.[20] Trump graduated from Oxbridge Academy in May 2024.[21] Trump's mother has been involved in his post-education; according to The Daily Telegraph[22] and The New York Times, he is seeking to attend a university in New York.[23] According to Joanna Coles, Trump intends to attend New York University.[24]

In May 2024, Trump was invited to become an at-large delegate for Florida at the 2024 Republican National Convention, joined by his brothers Eric and Donald Jr. and his sister Tiffany.[25] Trump declined the invitation, citing "prior commitments".[26]

Public image and privacy

Trump at the 2017 Easter Egg Roll

Trump appeared with Melania on The Oprah Winfrey Show two months after he was born.[22] His mother has subsequently sought to shield Trump from media focus and to keep his father's political career from disrupting his life.[8] Japanese Internet users called him a bishōnen.[27] The Trump administration sought to avert attention from Barron during his education at St. Andrew's Episcopal School. The Secret Service protected Trump during his education at St. Andrew's.[14] During the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Andrew's did not re-open.[28]

During House Judiciary Committee hearings, Stanford Law School professor Pamela S. Karlan invoked Barron's name. In response, Melania expressed outrage at Karlan.[29] Trump's father has attested to Barron's apparent knowledge of computers, bringing him to an event in Las Vegas and stating that Barron could have developed an improved HealthCare.gov; Donald recounted his son's ability to unlock his computer at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2022.[30]

At a 2018 event for her Be Best campaign, his mother said Trump does not have social media accounts.[31]

Personal life

Owing to his mother's Slovenian heritage, Trump is fluent in Slovene[3] and as of 2019 had a slight Slovene accent.[32] In an interview with People, Melania stated her son frequently spoke with his maternal grandmother, Amalija Knavs, until her death in January 2024.[33][34] As of 2020, Trump was a Slovenian citizen (and by extension a European Union citizen); his mother applied for citizenship on his behalf and subsequently renewed it.[35] Melania's parents have taught Barron Slovene songs.[36] Melania's sister Ines Knauss is Barron's godmother.[37]

Sports

According to The Washington Post in 2017, golf is "a favorite of Barron's",[38] and his father played golf with him during his presidency.[39] Trump played baseball in Central Park in his youth.[40] The Post reported that Trump enjoys soccer and is a fan of Arsenal F.C. During the Easter Egg Roll at the White House in April 2017, Trump discussed soccer with D.C. United forward Patrick Mullins and midfielders Julian Buescher and Marcelo Sarvas. D.C. United presented him with a personalized soccer ball.[41] In September 2017, Trump joined D.C. United Academy as a midfielder at age 11.[42] In December 2018, Trump met D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney at the White House, reportedly asking his father to invite Rooney.[43]

References

  1. ^ Bennett 2019, p. 114.
  2. ^ Alexander, Harriet (November 11, 2016). "Barron Trump: Meet the first 'first boy' since JFK Jr". The Telegraph. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Sommerlad, Joe (May 9, 2024). "Barron Trump enters political fray as an RNC delegate. Here's what we know about youngest Trump". The Independent. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  4. ^ Eidell, Lynsey (April 15, 2024). "Donald Trump's Family Tree: All About His Parents, Siblings, Wives and Children". People. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  5. ^ Schneider, Karen (May 1, 2006). "Billion Dollar Baby". People. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Messer, Lesley (April 11, 2013). "Melania Trump: My Son, 7, Is 'Not a Sweatpants Child'". ABC News. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  7. ^ Bennett 2019, p. 19.
  8. ^ a b Haberman, Maggie (November 20, 2016). "Melania and Barron Trump Won't Immediately Move to White House". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  9. ^ Phillips, Amber (September 30, 2015). "Surprised about this whole Donald Trump thing? So, apparently, is his family". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  10. ^ Bromwich, Jonah (January 20, 2017). "Who Sang, Spoke or Stood By at Donald J. Trump's Inauguration?". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  11. ^ King, Alexandra (November 10, 2016). "Barron Trump will be first son in White House since JFK Jr". CNN. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  12. ^ Oppenheim, Maya (May 16, 2017). "Barron Trump takes classmates to meet the US President on White House tour". The Independent. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  13. ^ "The Solar Eclipse: Highlights From Its Path Across the United States". The New York Times. August 21, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Rogers, Katie; Fandos, Nicholas (September 5, 2017). "Two Trump Children Escape the Traditional Spectacle as School Begins". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  15. ^ Green, Erica; Haberman, Maggie (May 15, 2017). "Trump's Youngest Son to Attend Maryland Prep School". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  16. ^ Karni, Annie (February 28, 2020). "Trump Criticizes Media for Coverage of Coronavirus". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  17. ^ Mazzei, Patricia; Echikson, Julia (January 21, 2021). "From Commander in Chief to Interloper in Palm Beach". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  18. ^ Chamlee, Virginia (April 29, 2021). "Scenes from Trump's Life After the White House: Golf, Meetings with Lawmakers and (Perhaps) Less TV". People. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  19. ^ "Barron Trump to attend exclusive school near Mar-a-Lago". Associated Press. August 20, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  20. ^ Leonnig, Carol; Miroff, Nick (January 20, 2021). "Trump extended Secret Service protection to his adult children and three top officials as he left office". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  21. ^ Rin Kim, Soo; Ibssa, Lalee; Walsh, Kelsey (May 17, 2024). "Trump attends son Barron's high school graduation on day off from court". ABC News. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  22. ^ a b Wills, Kate (May 13, 2024). "Teen Trump: How 18-year-old Barron could follow in his father's footsteps". The Telegraph. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  23. ^ Lerer, Lisa; Rogers, Katie (July 26, 2023). "The Very Private Life of Melania Trump". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  24. ^ Miller, Justin (May 2, 2024). "Can Joanna Coles Tame the Daily Beast?". New York. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  25. ^ Gold, Michael (May 9, 2024). "Barron Trump Is Picked to Be Delegate at the Republican Convention". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  26. ^ Samuels, Brett (May 10, 2024). "Barron Trump declines to be RNC delegate because of 'prior commitments'". The Hill. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  27. ^ Vincent, Alice (November 23, 2016). "Japan loves Barron Trump so much he's become a manga star". The Telegraph. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  28. ^ Baker, Peter (July 23, 2020). "As Trump Calls for Schools to Fully Reopen, His Son's School Says It Will Not". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  29. ^ Shear, Michael (December 4, 2019). "Key Moments from the First Impeachment Hearing in the Judiciary Committee". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  30. ^ Bisognano, John (March 20, 2024). "Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, turns 18. Five things to know about him". USA Today. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  31. ^ "Melania Trump sheds light on what keeps son Barron busy". CBS News. November 29, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  32. ^ Bennett 2019, p. 112.
  33. ^ Cagle, Jess; Triggs, Charlotte (December 2, 2020). "Melania Trump's First Interview! Plus: Why Donald Trump Says His Wife Would Be an 'Amazing' First Lady". People.
  34. ^ Sandomir, Richard (January 9, 2024). "Amalija Knavs, Mother of Former First Lady Melania Trump, Dies at 78". The New York Times. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  35. ^ Jordan 2020, p. 192.
  36. ^ Jordan 2020, p. 257.
  37. ^ Jordan 2020, p. 193.
  38. ^ Strauss, Valerie (May 15, 2017). "Barron Trump to attend private St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Maryland this fall". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  39. ^ Orr, Gabby; Lippman, Daniel (April 14, 2019). "Trump's hidden life on the golf course". Politico. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  40. ^ Bennett 2019, p. 120.
  41. ^ Goff, Steven (April 18, 2017). "Barron Trump likes soccer. And Arsenal. And D.C. United?". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  42. ^ Gonzalez, Roger (September 25, 2017). "Trump's son Barron plays for pro soccer club's youth team as a midfielder". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 31, 2024. Barron Trump, the 11-year-old son of President Donald Trump, recently joined D.C. United. The president's son joined the club's U-12 team and development academy
  43. ^ Ashworth, Samuel (March 4, 2019). "D.C. United's newest star Wayne Rooney toured Trump's White House. How did fans react?". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 9, 2024.

Works cited

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