Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, was born on March 20, 2006, making him 18 years old as of January 2025
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. Barron has grown up in the spotlight, but his mother has always been protective, ensuring he has a semblance of a normal childhood despite his father’s high-profile political career
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Barron’s early years were spent in New York City, where he attended Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School on Manhattan’s Upper West Side
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. When his father took office in January 2017, Barron stayed in New York to finish his school year before moving to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland
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. After his father’s defeat in the 2020 election, Barron and his mother moved to Palm Beach, Florida, where he enrolled at Oxbridge Academy
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. He graduated in 2024 and began his college journey at New York University’s Stern School of Business in September 2024
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Standing at an impressive 6 feet 7 inches tall, Barron has often been noted for his height, which he attributes to his maternal grandmother
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. Despite his towering stature, Barron has maintained a relatively low profile compared to his older siblings
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. He is known to be skilled in computers and has even helped his father with technical issues on occasion
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Barron’s influence on his father’s political career has been notable
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. During the 2024 presidential campaign, Barron was credited with helping his father connect with younger voters by recommending popular podcasts and social media influencers
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. Melania has expressed pride in Barron’s knowledge and political acumen, noting that he provided valuable advice during the campaign
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While Barron will continue to live in New York, he will have a room at the White House, allowing him to visit his father and friends
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. Melania has emphasized the importance of giving Barron the freedom to make his own choices and pursue his interests
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As Barron transitions into adulthood, it will be interesting to see how he navigates his own path, separate from his father’s political legacy
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