Barron Trump had an embarrassing night out in New York and not even his famous last name could save him

Despite his famous last name, Barron Trump wasn't given special privileges while attempting to enter a New York City establishment
UPDATED MAR 1, 2025
Barron Trump was reportedly denied entry into a bar in New York City after failing to show identification confirming he was at least 21 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Barron Trump was reportedly denied entry into a bar in New York City after failing to show identification confirming he was at least 21 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, recently experienced an embarrassing moment that proved his famous last name can't always open doors — literally.

Despite his well-known family name, Barron was turned away at the door of a NoHo bar by a bouncer for being underage, as reported by the Daily Mail.  


WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Barron Trump arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Barron Trump arrives at the inauguration of President Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Barron Trump was apparently denied entry at a NoHo bar

A source told the outlet that Barron Trump couldn't show identification confirming he was at least 21 at the New York City establishment, resulting in a swift refusal of entry.

Trying to get into a bar is a rite of passage for many college students, but for Barron, the experience became an embarrassing moment that made headlines. Access denied, became the latest chapter in Barron’s college life, one where his famous last name didn't grant him any special privileges.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump greets Donald Trump Jr. and Barron Trump during inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Kevin Lamarque - Pool/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump greets Donald Trump Jr and Barron Trump during inauguration ceremonies in the US Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Kevin Lamarque - Pool/Getty Images)

It’s been widely reported that Barron has struggled with leading a "normal" college experience. "I don't think it's possible for him to be a normal student," his mother, Melania, said during an interview on 'Fox & Friends'.



 

Barron is known for being reserved and staying largely out of the spotlight during his time at New York University's Stern School of Business. 

The incident, though embarrassing, is a stark reminder that, regardless of who his father is, Barron remains just another college student trying to navigate life outside the glare of the public eye.

Barron Trump's family legacy of sobriety

Barron Trump'’s father, Donald Trump, has long been a teetotaler, famously avoiding alcohol due to the impact it had on his late brother, Fred Trump Jr, Nicki Swift reported.

"I had a brother who was a great guy, but he had an alcohol problem," the president shared during an October 2024 speech at the Inaugural National Faith Summit. "It's a hard problem to cure and I've never had a glass because of him," he added.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 10: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks at the Detroit Economic Club on October 10, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Michigan is considered a key battleground state in the upcoming presidential election, holding 15 electoral votes. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Donald Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club on October 10, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Similarly, Barron’s eldest brother, Donald Trump Jr, has been open about his own struggles with alcohol, revealing in his book 'Triggered' that he stopped drinking because he didn’t know how to drink in moderation. 

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