Many fans on social media were taken aback when they heard Barron Trump’s voice publicly for the first time since he was a child. This happened in a recently released clip from a documentary, where he was seen meeting Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Barron Trump, who is now an 18-year-old freshman at New York University, has mostly stayed away from the limelight. He appears in a video from the documentary series “Art of the Surge,” where he is seen greeting an off-camera individual with a friendly “Hello, how are you? It’s very nice to see you. It’s very nice.”
The interaction caught the attention of many on social media, as they noticed that Barron’s speech patterns were quite similar to those of his father, President-elect Donald Trump. The clip features Donald Trump introducing his son to White, expressing surprise that the two had not met before.
In the footage, Donald Trump humorously asks White if he can turn Barron into a fighter. However, Barron’s body language suggests that he wasn’t keen on the idea.
Despite being the son of a political figure, Barron has led a remarkably private life, thanks to his mother Melania Trump’s efforts to shield him from the public eye. Barron has, however, reportedly played a significant role in his father’s campaign strategy, especially in engaging younger voters via alternative media platforms.
Despite having the opportunity to serve as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention, Barron refused the role and chose to concentrate on his studies at NYU. Standing at 6’7″ and still growing, Barron, who is more interested in soccer than combat sports, is not expected to be a regular figure at the White House.
The “Art of the Surge” documentary series continues to offer insights into Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, including some rare glimpses into the family’s private moments and meetings with influential individuals from different industries, including the mixed martial arts community.
At NYU, Barron has taken an unusual approach by connecting with his fellow students through online gaming. He is a freshman business student at NYU’s Stern School of Business and maintains a low profile on campus, often moving between buildings under the protection of the Secret Service.
Unlike most first-year students, Barron resides at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City, instead of on-campus housing. His mother, Melania Trump, explained on Fox & Friends that he chose to live at home while studying in New York City.
Barron’s unique circumstances haven’t dampened his social interactions. He often asks his classmates for their Discord usernames and gaming tags, and he particularly enjoys playing FIFA soccer games online.
His gaming interests are consistent with what was revealed during his father’s campaign trail, where the former president mentioned Barron’s help in setting up an interview with popular streamer Adin Ross.
In class, Barron typically sits at the back during his economics lectures, accompanied by his security detail. Fellow students say he’s friendly and relaxed during their limited interactions.
Prior to attending NYU, Barron was a student at a private school in Palm Beach, Florida, where he was known by the pseudonym “Jack” for privacy purposes.
The shift to college life is a significant change for Barron, who spent his earlier years in Washington, D.C., attending St. Andrew’s Episcopal School after his father became president in 2016.
Melania Trump has a close relationship with her son, describing him as “incredible” and expressing pride in his “strength, intelligence, knowledge, and kindness.” She adds that while he’s enjoying his college life, “his life is very different than any other 18, 19-year-old child.”
Barron Trump has round-the-clock Secret Service protection, which affects his ability to engage in typical campus activities.
