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Barron Trump’s deeply personal reason for skipping dad Donald’s joint address to Congress revealed

By Khushali Srivastava
Published on : 02:20 PST, Mar 5, 2025

Barron Trump gave Donald Trump’s congressional address on March 4, 2025, a miss and the reason is totally relatable (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Barron Trump was the only Trump child missing from Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday, March 4.

While the president’s entire family gathered in Washington, DC, his youngest son was notably absent.

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) — President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol on March 4, 2025, in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Why was Barron Trump missing from dad Donald Trump's address to Congress?

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 to 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, 18, is currently a freshman at New York University, where he is studying business. According to The Mirror, he remained in New York to attend his scheduled lectures for the week. Unlike his older siblings who watched Trump's highly-anticipated address to a joint session of the Congress, Barron opted to prioritize his studies.

First Lady Melania Trump, deepfake victim Elliston Berry, and Alexis Nungaray attend U.S. President Donald Trump address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) — First Lady Melania Trump, deepfake victim Elliston Berry, and Alexis Nungaray attend President Donald Trump address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol on March 4, 2025, in Washington, DC (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Barron’s absence comes after his mother, Melania Trump, spoke openly about the unique challenges he faces as the son of a president. Back in December, she saidd, "I don't think it's possible for him to be a normal student. His experience at college—it's very different than any other kid."

Although Barron tends to avoid the public eye, Melania shared insights into his increasing interest in political discussions. While he has largely stayed out of the spotlight, he played a quiet but significant role in his father's 2024 presidential campaign.

One of his key contributions was recommending that Trump appear on popular podcasts to engage with a younger demographic.

"He’s a grown young man. I’m very proud of him—about his knowledge, even about politics, and giving advice to his father," Melania told Fox News in January. "He brought in so many young people. He knows his generation," she added.

Barron Trump’s night out ends in embarrassment as bouncer denies entry

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Barron Trump attends 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) — Barron Trump attends inauguration ceremonies in the US Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Kevin Lamarque - Pool/Getty Images)

Barron Trump had an awkward reality check during a night out in New York City. The 18-year-old, currently a student at NYU’s Stern School of Business, reportedly attempted to enter a trendy NoHo bar but was promptly turned away at the door.

According to sources, Barron was stopped by a no-nonsense bouncer who asked for proof of age. Without valid identification confirming he was at least 21, the youngest Trump was denied entry on the spot despite his high-profile last name.

For many college students, attempting to enter a bar is a rite of passage but for Barron, it turned into a humiliating incident that grabbed media attention. Being turned away became another notable moment in his college journey, proving that even his well-known last name cannot open every door.

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