Donald Trump provides update on Barron's college decision: 'He made his choice'

Donald Trump has revealed that his son Barron has "made his choice" of the college he wants to attend days after graduating from high school.

Published on: Jul 10, 2024, 12:09:22 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Donald Trump has revealed that his son Barron has "made his choice" of the college he wants to attend. After the 18-year-old graduated from high school in May, there were speculations about the future of his education. Trump previously said that Barron was "very sought after" by colleges. Barron, however, has remained silent.

Donald Trump provides update on Barron's college decision (AP)

Barron accompanied his father to a rally in Miami on Tuesday, July 9. Introducing Barron to the crowd, Trump said, “This is a young man, he just turned 18. A very young man who is now going to college. Got into every college he wanted to and he made his choice. And he's a very good guy, I'll tell you… He's a very special guy, Barron Trump. This is the first time he's ever done this."

Barron stood up and briefly waved at the crowd, and pumped his fist. Trump then proudly said that Barron is "pretty popular" and "might be more popular" than his other sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

"Barron, it's good to have you," the former president said. "Welcome to the scene, Barron. I don't know. He had such a nice easy life, now it's a little bit changed."

Which college could Barron choose?

Barron’s college choice, however, is still publicly unknown. As per reports, the possibilities include New York University, Georgetown University and the University of Pennsylvania. Trump said in an interview with Megyn Kelly in September 2023 that Barron was "thinking about" attending his father’s educational institution – The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Last month, the former president suggested on Fox News’ Fox & Friends Weekend that Barron had to alter his college search due to "rioting,” at a time when several pro-Palestinian protests were being held across university campuses in the US. "Six months ago you look at a college, and you sort of want a certain college," Trump said. "And then you see all of these colleges are rioting and maybe you want to go to a different kind of a college. Because there's plenty of colleges that we also like that are different and they don't riot."

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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