History of Barron Trump in Timeline

Barron William Trump is the youngest son of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, and Melania Trump. As the former First Son, he has been in the public eye from a young age, though his parents have generally shielded him from excessive media attention. He attended St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland, and is known to have an interest in sports. Details about his personal life are relatively scarce due to efforts to maintain his privacy.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

1980: Donald Trump's pseudonym

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

August 2005: Conception of Barron Trump

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

March 20, 2006: Barron Trump's Birth

On March 20, 2006, Barron William Trump, the youngest son of Donald Trump and Melania Trump, was born.

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2014: Viral Video

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

June 2015: Presidential Campaign Announcement Appearance

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

September 2015: Interview with People

In September 2015, Barron Trump expressed reservations about moving to Washington, D.C. in an interview with People.

November 2016: Father's Presidential Election

In November 2016, Donald Trump was elected president. Barron and his mother remained in New York for six months following the election.

April 2017: Easter Egg Roll Discussion

During the Easter Egg Roll at the White House in April 2017, Barron Trump discussed soccer with D.C. United players and was presented with a personalized soccer ball.

May 2017: Class Invitation to the White House

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

August 21, 2017: Solar Eclipse Viewing

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

December 2018: Meeting 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: Rally in Battle Creek

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

February 2020: Frequent Contact with Son

In February 2020, acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said that Donald Trump frequently contacts his son, Barron.

December 2020: Numerous 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: Move to Mar-a-Lago

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

2020: Criticism of Father's Debate Performance

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

2020: Publication of "The Art of Her Deal"

In 2020, Mary Jordan's "The Art of Her Deal" reported that several of Donald's friends believed he was less interested in Melania after Barron was born.

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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 for falsifying Barron Trump's identity and soliciting donations through a Twitter account in Trump's name.

August 2021: Enrollment at Oxbridge Academy

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

2022: End of Initial Secret Service Protection

Barron Trump was entitled to Secret Service protection until 2022.

2022: Computer Skills Mentioned

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

January 2024: Death of Amalija Knavs

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

March 2024: Meeting with Businessmen

In March 2024, Barron Trump attended a meeting with his father, Donald Trump, 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 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

July 2024: Rally Appearance and Interview Influence

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

July 2024: Co-founding of Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc.

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

July 2024: Real Estate Company Co-founded

In July 2024, Barron Trump co-founded a real estate company, which was later dissolved after his father's re-election.

September 2024: Attending NYU Stern

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

2025: Influence on 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.