Barron Trump moves into White House for sophomore year after mysterious break: Report

Barron Trump, 19, has reportedly moved into the White House for his sophomore year, choosing to live near Donald Trump and Melania Trump
PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2025
Barron Trump is reportedly actively working on his own financial interests and has met with individuals connected to potential ventures (Chris Kleponis - Pool/Getty Images)
Barron Trump is reportedly actively working on his own financial interests and has met with individuals connected to potential ventures (Chris Kleponis - Pool/Getty Images)

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: After weeks of speculation about Barron Trump’s whereabouts, the first son has reportedly moved into the White House.

The 19-year-old, beginning his sophomore year this fall, appears to have made a surprising shift, choosing to live closer to his parents, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump.

Barron Trump and Melania Trump arrive for the inauguration of U.S. President 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 Ricky Carioti - Pool/Getty Images)
Barron Trump and Melania Trump arrive for the inauguration of President Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC (Ricky Carioti - Pool/Getty Images)                     

Is Barron Trump moving into the White House?

Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Trump, is currently living at the White House while attending classes through New York University’s Washington, DC, campus, sources told the New York Post.

According to NYU’s official website, the DC Academic Center hosts up to 120 students each semester and offers opportunities for focused study in fields such as politics, journalism, history, public policy, environmental studies, and economics. 

Barron Trump and first lady Melania Trump listen as President Donald Trump gives his inaugural address 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 Saul Loeb - Pool/Getty Images)
Barron Trump and first lady Melania Trump listen as President Donald Trump gives his inaugural address in the US Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC (Saul Loeb - Pool/Getty Images)                     

During his freshman year, Barron chose to live at Trump Tower in Manhattan and frequently traveled to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach to spend time with his father. A security officer at NYU’s main campus told People magazine, “From what I was told, he’s doing a semester at another NYU campus.”

In addition to his studies, Barron is reportedly exploring business opportunities. One insider claimed the 19-year-old has been “actively working on his own financial interests” and has met with individuals tied to potential ventures.

His summer break was said to be split between social gatherings, beach trips, and family time. The source added that Barron spent a “great deal of time” with his family over the break. 

Barron Trump's alleged move to the White House comes after Melania's embrace of AI

Barron Trump’s reported move to the White House comes shortly after first lady Melania Trump’s public embrace of artificial intelligence during a recent White House Task Force on AI Education. Although no official confirmation has been made regarding Barron’s relocation, speculation grew following the session where Education Secretary Linda McMahon joked that her son might be assisting her with AI-related tasks.

McMahon said to Melania, "I bet that Barron is helping you with a little bit of this as well and maybe charging you a little bit with that. I would think so.” Melania nodded in agreement. Trump has also suggested that Barron might pursue a more modern career path. In a March Fox News interview with Laura Ingraham, the president described his youngest son as a tech enthusiast. 

President Donald Trump arrives to speak with first lady Melania Trump and their son Barron Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump arrives to speak with first lady Melania Trump and their son Barron Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)                   

“Is Barron’s aptitude in your view business or politics?” Ingraham asked. The president shared, "Maybe technology. He can look at a computer... I turn off his laptop, I said, ‘Oh good,’ and I go back about five minutes later, he’s got his laptop, I say, ‘How do you do that?’”

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Former first lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump look on as Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

First lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump look on as President Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)                     

In a 2024 interview with Fox News, Melania revealed that it was Barron’s own choice to study in New York City. “It was his decision to come here, that he wants to be in New York and study in New York and live in his home, and I respect that,” she said.

Barron has also reportedly played a role in helping his father understand cryptocurrency, a skill that aligns with the family’s planned venture, World Liberty Financial.

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