History of Barron Trump in Timeline

Barron William Trump is the youngest son of Donald Trump and Melania Trump. He garnered media attention during his father's presidency, despite his mother's efforts to keep him out of the political spotlight. Barron is notable for his interest in soccer, playing as a midfielder for D.C. United Academy.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

1980: Donald Trump used pseudonym "John Barron"

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

August 2005: Barron's Conception

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 fifth and youngest child of Donald Trump and Melania Trump, was born. He is the only child from their marriage.

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2014: Viral Video with Taylor Swift Song

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: Presidential Campaign Announcement

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 losing friendships if he had to move to Washington, D.C. in an interview with People.

November 2016: Donald Trump Elected President

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 forward Patrick Mullins and midfielders Julian Buescher and Marcelo Sarvas, and D.C. United presented him with a personalized soccer ball.

May 2017: Class Visit 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 with 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: Melania Trump's statement about Barron

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

December 2019: Donald Trump's Rally Speech

During 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: Mick Mulvaney's Statement

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

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: The Art of Her Deal

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

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2020: Move 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: Criticism of Debate Performance

In 2020, Barron Trump criticized his father for not allowing Joe Biden to speak following a debate, according to Mollie Hemingway.

June 2021: Indictment for Fraud and Identity Theft

In June 2021, an individual who falsified Barron Trump's identity on Twitter to solicit donations was indicted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for fraud and identity theft.

August 2021: Attendance 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

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

Melania Trump said in an interview with People, that Barron Trump frequently spoke with his maternal grandmother, Amalija Knavs, until her death in January 2024.

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 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

July 2024: Appearance at Rally

In July 2024, Barron Trump appeared at a rally with his father in Doral, Florida.

July 2024: Co-founding of Real Estate Company

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 election.

September 2024: Attendance at 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: Recommendation of Joe Rogan Podcast

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