Trump says Barron is 'doing good' at NYU as he pushes back against claims of college difficulties

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump on Saturday, October 11 appeared to put a halt on rumors about his son Barron Trump supposedly having a tough time in college.

The 19-year-old New York University sophomore has reportedly struggled at the school, particularly since his father re-entered the White House. 

Trump discusses how son Baron is doing at college with granddaughter Kai

Reports said Barron disappeared from Manhattan for a few weeks to go to NYU’s campus in Washington DC, in order to live at the White House.

But in a recent golf game with his granddaughter Kai, Trump said his son was “doing good.”

It was all smiles and strokes in a lighthearted vlog uploaded to Kai’s YouTube channel on Saturday, October 11, where the president and his oldest granddaughter teed up for a round of golf, giving the world that long-elusive peek into their relationship.

As they played Golf, Kai asked her grandfather, "How's Barron doing at NYU?"

"Good, he's doing good," the president replied. "He's a good boy. He loves you. He said, 'Say hello to Kai, Dad.'"

The president then briefly described an exchange he had with Barron, "I said, 'Barron, why don't you come out and watch?'" he recounted, before adding, "He's so cute."

Kai questioned, "Did they start school again?"

Trump responded, "Yeah, he starts on Tuesday."

Barron Trump's academic shift and career focus

President Trump's 19-year-old son, Barron Trump, is an object of varying coverage featuring stories about his personal and academic life.

Just days ago, there were reports that Barron had to close an entire floor at Trump Tower for a recent date due to added security. Previous reports covered his business endeavours rather than dating.

Aside from his relationship status, former schoolmates described the 6'7" Barron as 'awkward'; in contrast, some at NYU have called him a "ladies' man due to his height and looks."

Barron reportedly took classes at NYU’s DC campus after completing his freshman year in New York, which kept him living in the White House. 

This decision is believed to be connected to the Stern Executive MBA program, which would graduate Barron in a couple of years from now and presumably save him some money on rent by staying at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

The business major has been hard at work on his career, meeting with a business partner, working with tech projects and putting together financing deals, sources say. And he’s got his own financial interests though he spends a lot of time with his family.

Conflicting reports on Barron Trump's social life

Even though in July it was reported that Barron had found love and was spending a significant amount of his time with her, later reports revealed that Trump's youngest son’s love life is taking a back seat as he focuses on building his own career and education.

His graduation is anticipated in 2028.