History of Barron Trump in Timeline

Barron William Trump is the youngest of Donald Trump's five children and the only child of Donald and Melania Trump. He is the former and current First Son of the United States.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

1980: Donald Trump uses pseudonym

Since at least 1980, Donald Trump has used the pseudonym "John Barron".

August 2005: Barron Trump's Conception

In August 2005, upon learning of Barron's conception, Donald Trump expressed surprise.

March 20, 2006: Barron Trump's Birth

On March 20, 2006, Barron William Trump was born to Donald Trump and Melania Trump. He is Donald Trump's fifth and youngest child, and the only child of Donald and Melania.

2014: Viral Video with father

In 2014, a video of Barron Trump and his father listening in silence to the song "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift went viral.

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June 2015: Attended father's campaign announcement

In June 2015, Barron Trump was present for his father's presidential campaign announcement.

September 2015: Reservations about moving to Washington, D.C.

In September 2015, in an interview with People, Barron Trump expressed reservations about losing friendships if he had to move to Washington, D.C.

November 2016: Father's Election and Staying in New York

In November 2016, Donald Trump was elected president; Barron Trump and his mother remained in New York for six months due to concerns regarding his public image and school.

April 2017: Discussed Soccer at White House Easter Egg Roll

During the Easter Egg Roll at the White House in April 2017, Barron Trump discussed soccer with D.C. United forward Patrick Mullins and midfielders Julian Buescher and Marcelo Sarvas. D.C. United presented him with a personalized soccer ball.

May 2017: Invited Class to White House

In May 2017, Barron Trump invited his class to the White House.

August 21, 2017: Appearance at Solar Eclipse Viewing

On August 21, 2017, Barron Trump appeared at the White House's Truman Balcony to view the solar eclipse.

December 2018: Met Wayne Rooney

In December 2018, Barron Trump met D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney at the White House, reportedly asking his father to invite Rooney.

2018: No Social Media Accounts

At a 2018 event for her Be Best campaign, Melania Trump said Barron did not have social media accounts.

December 2019: Donald Trump mentions Barron at rally

In December 2019, at a rally in Battle Creek, Michigan, Donald Trump stated that Barron could visit Central Park and attract a larger audience than Elizabeth Warren.

February 2020: Frequent Contact with Father

In February 2020, acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney mentioned that Barron Trump frequently contacts his father.

December 2020: Fake Twitter Accounts

According to The New York Times in December 2020, over one hundred Twitter accounts were active in Barron Trump's name, excluding profiles labeled as satire.

2020: Friends view on Donald and Melania after Barron's birth

According to Mary Jordan in The Art of Her Deal (2020), several of Donald's friends believed he was less interested in Melania after Barron was born.

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2020: Family Moves to Mar-a-Lago

Following Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 presidential election, the family moved to Mar-a-Lago, and Melania became "very protective" of Barron.

2020: Criticized father's debate performance

In 2020, Barron Trump criticized his father, Donald Trump, for failing to let Joe Biden speak following a debate, according to Mollie Hemingway.

June 2021: Indictment for Fraud and Identity Theft

In June 2021, an individual was indicted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for fraud and identity theft related to falsifying Barron Trump's identity on a Twitter account.

August 2021: Began Attending Oxbridge Academy

In August 2021, Barron Trump began attending Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida.

2022: End of Secret Service protection

Barron Trump was entitled to Secret Service protection until 2022.

2022: Donald Trump recounts Barron's ability to unlock computer

In 2022, Donald Trump recounted his son's ability to unlock his computer at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

January 2024: Death of Maternal Grandmother

Until her death in January 2024, Barron Trump frequently spoke with his maternal grandmother, Amalija Knavs, according to Melania Trump.

March 2024: Meeting with Businessmen

In March 2024, Barron Trump attended a meeting with his father and businessmen Elon Musk and Nelson Peltz, according to The Wall Street Journal.

May 2024: Graduation from Oxbridge Academy

In May 2024, Barron Trump graduated from Oxbridge Academy.

July 2024: Appeared at a rally

In July 2024, Barron Trump appeared at a rally with his father in Doral, Florida. Donald Trump credited Barron for an interview he conducted with Adin Ross, an online streamer.

July 2024: Co-founded Real Estate Company

In July 2024, Barron Trump co-founded Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc., a real estate company.

September 2024: Attending NYU's Stern School of Business

In September 2024, Barron Trump began attending New York University's Stern School of Business with renewed Secret Service protection.

2025: Suggested Joe Rogan Podcast Appearance

At a 2025 inauguration event, Donald Trump credited Barron with suggesting that he appear on a Joe Rogan podcast, which reportedly helped him win the election.