Barron Trump, 18: See how he's changed over the years

From boy to man
The youngest son of Donald Trump
His parents shielded from the media
What do we know about Barron Trump?
A rich kid's life
Like father, like son
Donald Trump's fifth child
Melania's only child
His name was chosen by Donald
Melania has been very protective of him
We've watched him grow
Always by his dad's side in major moments
A noticeable physical transformation
Occasionally caught in media crossfire
His education
University search on the horizon
Melania Trump, closely attentive to her son Barron
Melania and Barron stayed in New York at the start of Trump's presidency
Will he follow in his father's business footsteps?
Speaks English, French, and Slovenian
Among his hobbies: golf
Starting to carve out his own future
From boy to man

Barron Trump, born on March 20, 2006, has just hit adulthood, turning 18 this 2024.

The youngest son of Donald Trump

Time flies, and that little boy we saw in 2007, standing next to his famous father and his Hollywood Walk of Fame star, has now reached adulthood.

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His parents shielded from the media

Indeed, his parents have gone to great lengths to protect his privacy, ensuring he grew up away from the media spotlight... well, as much as one can when your dad is a celebrity and president of the United States.

What do we know about Barron Trump?

So, what's the scoop on Donald and Melania Trump's youngest?

A rich kid's life

At first glance, Barron Trump's life could seem a bit like Macaulay Culkin's in 'Richie Rich'—lavish and full of extravagance.

Like father, like son

A fun tidbit: reportedly, when Barron was five, he walked into his room one morning and told the family butler, Anthony Senecal, "Anthony, you're fired," mimicking his dad on 'The Apprentice'.

Donald Trump's fifth child

He's Donald Trump's fifth child (his older siblings are Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric from Trump's first marriage to Ivana Zelníčková, and Tiffany from his second marriage to actress Marla Maples).

Melania's only child

And, he's Melania Trump's only child, who, according to U.S. tabloids, has been hands-on in raising him without the help of nannies.

His name was chosen by Donald

Yep, his name was chosen by Donald Trump himself. As he shared on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show:' “It’s a name I’ve always loved but I never had the courage to use,” he said.“I gave the idea to Melania and then I was going to take it away at the very end and she said, ‘You can’t take it away! I’ve been calling him Barron while he’s been in my stomach and you just can’t take it away!’”

Melania has been very protective of him

Sources close to the family have reportedly told People magazine that his mother has always been incredibly protective of her son.

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We've watched him grow

Bit by bit, we've watched him grow up through the public appearances he's made with his parents.

Always by his dad's side in major moments

One of the standout moments was attending his father's inauguration as the 45th President of the United States. At that time, he was just 10 years old.

A noticeable physical transformation

Barron Trump has grown up, and the physical changes are undeniable. He's left his boyish looks behind and has shot up, now towering over his parents.

Occasionally caught in media crossfire

There have been times when the media focused on him, like a 2017 article from The Daily Caller that critiqued his attire, prompting other children of former U.S. Presidents to defend him: "It's high time the media & everyone leave Barron Trump alone & let him have the private childhood he deserves," Chelsea Clinton tweeted.

His education

American media report that in recent years, he has been studying at Oxbridge Academy, an exclusive private school in Palm Beach, Florida.

University search on the horizon

After graduating, People reported that the youngest Trump child will be looking for a university to continue his education.

Melania Trump, closely attentive to her son Barron

According to reports, Melania's primary job is looking after Barron, and she might move to wherever he chooses to study. Barron is shy and reserved, and she has been a hands-on mom throughout these years.

Melania and Barron stayed in New York at the start of Trump's presidency

His mother has always been there for him. When Donald Trump took office in January 2017, Melania stayed with her son in Manhattan so he could finish his school year. Afterwards, they moved to the White House and enrolled Barron in St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Maryland.

Will he follow in his father's business footsteps?

Having been educated at some of the finest private institutions in the United States, there are hints from his mother in interviews that he might follow in his father's footsteps into the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Speaks English, French, and Slovenian

Besides being fluent in English, he also speaks French and Slovenian, the latter with his maternal grandparents, showcasing a diverse linguistic background from a young age.

Among his hobbies: golf

Publicly known is his love for golf, a passion he shares with his father.

Starting to carve out his own future

Until now, Barron Trump has been known as "the son of," but gradually, he'll start to take steps to forge his own life, aiming to be known as Barron Trump.

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