Barron Trump compelled to decline 'requests' at NYU due to tight security: 'He's been quiet in class so far'

It seems Barron Trump is not enjoying his college days as a regular student due to his increased protection and the media limelight.

Published on: Sep 23, 2024, 21:04:25 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Barron Trump, the only son of Melania Trump with former US President Donald Trump, recently enrolled in the esteemed Stern School of Business in New York University. It seems the young Trump is not enjoying his college days as a regular student due to his increased protection and the media attention he has been receiving for a while now.

Barron Trump, who is said to be escorted by a secret service detail and driven to school in a convoy of SUVs with blacked-out exteriors, was forced to turn down selfie requests from his fellow students. (AP)

The 18-year-old, who is said to be escorted by a secret service detail and driven to school in a convoy of SUVs with blacked-out exteriors, was forced to turn down selfie requests from his fellow students.

“Some people were trying to talk to him and take pictures of him when they first saw him. He's been quiet in class so far,” one student informed Daily Mail.

“There were several guards outside the door before class and we had to show them our IDs.”

Barron Trump's classmate say ‘nobody wants to bother or harass’ him

According to Daily Mail, all students are required to present a valid student ID in order to enter campus. They also reported longer lines to enter the business school due to Barron's status and security.

However, one classmate stated that “nobody wants to bother or harass” Barron and wished him “the best” as he ventured into secondary education.

Earlier, Donald Trump disclosed that it was his son's independent decision to join NYU. He further informed that Barron had been accepted to other universities prior to deciding Stern Business School.

“We liked NYU. I've known NYU for a long time, but it's one of the highest rated,” the GOP leader added.

Also Read: Barron Trump is not the only celebrity child at New York University this academic session

Is Barron avoiding the spotlight in NYU?

Moreover, Barron has not yet committed to any extracurricular activities. He did not attend the ‘Stern Spotlight’ event during the first week of college, when students are able to register for clubs and societies.

Barron also skipped the fresher or welcome parties in the first week.

A security detail escorted Barron on his first day at NYU, according to the New York Post. He attended his classes following a meeting with the dean.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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