President Donald Trump addressed mounting speculation about his youngest son’s college experience during a recent golf outing, offering reassurance that Barron Trump is adjusting well to life as a New York University student.
The 19-year-old NYU sophomore has been the subject of numerous reports in recent weeks regarding his time at the prestigious institution.
Trump provided an update on his son’s wellbeing during a round of golf with his granddaughter Kai, whose YouTube vlog captured the candid exchange between grandfather and granddaughter.
When Kai asked about Barron’s experience at NYU, the president responded simply that his son is doing good.
Trump added that Barron is a good boy and mentioned that his son had sent his regards to Kai, who is Barron’s niece.
The commander-in-chief shared that Barron had told him to say hello to Kai during their conversation.
Trump also revealed that classes were set to resume on Tuesday for the college student, indicating that Barron was preparing to return to his academic schedule.
Trump appeared to show affection for his youngest son during the conversation, describing him with endearing terms.
The president told Kai that Barron wanted to come watch them play golf, calling his son cute as he recounted the interaction.
Barron’s college experience has drawn significant media attention since his father returned to the White House in January.
The business major attends NYU’s Stern School of Business and has been splitting his time between the university’s different campus locations.
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Reports indicated that Barron disappeared from the Manhattan campus for several weeks, causing speculation about his whereabouts and academic status.
Instead, he attended classes at NYU’s Washington D.C. location while living at the White House with his parents, President Trump and first lady Melania Trump.
Resist the Mainstream previously reported that during his freshman year, Barron took classes at the New York campus.
The shift to the D.C. campus represents a significant change in his academic routine as he balances his studies with living in the nation’s capital alongside his parents.
Barron has been actively working on his own financial interests and meeting with business partners to discuss potential opportunities, according to sources who spoke to People magazine.
The balance between his business interests, academic responsibilities and family commitments has shaped his daily life as a college student living in the White House.
Recent reports suggested Barron shut down an entire floor of Trump Tower to host a date with a mystery woman.
Sources told Page Six that the security measures were necessary to ensure the safety of both Barron and his companion during their time together.
The decision to use Trump Tower was reportedly made because tight security protocols make it difficult for Barron to date in traditional settings like restaurants or movie theaters.
Prior to the mystery date reported by Page Six, an insider claimed Barron had turned his back on dating entirely.
Sources told People that his love life has taken a backseat to his academic and professional pursuits in recent months.
An insider stated that dating is not a big deal in his life currently, as he focuses on school, family, and launching his career in the business world.
The source elaborated that Barron has more important priorities including his education, a family who dotes on him, and a career of his own that he is launching.
The New York Post previously reported that Barron will live in Washington while remaining an NYU student, cementing his presence in the nation’s capital.
NYU Washington, D.C. hosts the Stern Executive MBA degree program, which allows students to earn an MBA in two years time.
The program enrolls approximately 60-100 students and costs $32,811 in undergraduate tuition per year.
The relatively small class size may provide Barron with a more intimate educational environment compared to the larger New York campus.
By residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Barron will likely avoid additional housing costs that range from $7,317 to $9,513 for typical students.
