NEW YORK, N.Y. — As Barron Trump, the 19-year-old son of Donald and Melania Trump, concludes his freshman year at New York University (NYU), new details about his summer and private life have emerged. While rumors of a new girlfriend have been circulating, sources close to the family suggest that the youngest Trump has spent the majority of his summer focusing on business ventures and career planning rather than dating.
In May, an insider told NewsNation that Barron had a “really nice girlfriend” and that he “hangs out with her a lot,” but People Magazine was unable to confirm the claim. More recent reports indicate that dating is not a primary focus for the 6-foot-7-inch NYU student. A source told People that Barron “doesn’t think that’s a big deal in his life right now,” explaining that “he has more school, a family who dotes on him and a career of his own he is launching.”
This account contrasts with a statement made by Donald Trump in October of last year during an appearance on the PBD podcast. At that time, when asked about his son’s dating life, President Trump replied, “I don’t think he’s had a girlfriend yet.”
Despite the conflicting reports, sources confirm that Barron’s Secret Service protection does not hinder his ability to date. “He can have a girlfriend as the Secret Service guys are well-versed on how to handle this,” a political source told People, adding, “Anyone who says being under Secret Service protection would keep him from dating is way off.”
This is not the first time Barron’s romantic life has been a subject of public interest. A girl on TikTok, who went by the handle @maddatitude, previously claimed that she and Barron had dated while they were in the same class at Columbia Grammar. She described him as “the best” and her “first bf” and even shared a video of him.
While his dating life remains largely a subject of speculation, details about Barron’s professional ambitions are becoming clearer. According to sources, he is “interested in business in general, developing properties, making money and being involved in successful projects.” He is reportedly “quite entrepreneurial” and has been in meetings with potential business partners, developing tech projects and setting up deals for his own future business.
Barron, who is known for being the most private member of the Trump family, is set to return to NYU for his sophomore year on September 3. His academic focus at the university’s Stern School of Business reportedly includes business studies, with a syllabus centered on finance, management, and entrepreneurship. His mother, Melania Trump, has previously expressed concern about her son’s well-being at the university and is reportedly ensuring he is not being bullied.