Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, is heading to New York for college this fall.
According to Newsweek, after much speculation, the 18-year-old has decided on a New York institution for his higher education.
While specific details about which university remains under wraps, it's anticipated that Barron Trump might enroll in a prestigious college in Manhattan, a city he knows well from his upbringing.
The former president confirmed his son's New York college choice in a discussion, citing the announcement would come soon.
Barron's decision coincides with his recent graduation from Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, Florida. According to his father, former President Donald Trump, Barron has had a track record of academic excellence. "He's amazing, in a certain way," Trump noted about his son's educational journey.
"He's tall, good-looking ... a very good student. And he's applied to colleges and gets into everywhere he goes. He's very sought after from that standpoint; he's a very smart guy. He's a very tall guy. And he's a great kid. He's cool, he's pretty cool, I'll tell ya."
The young Trump's academic prowess was evident as his father revealed in June that Barron was accepted to every college he applied to, further heightening interest in his final choice.
There has been consistent conjecture that Barron might follow in the footsteps of his father and siblings at the University of Pennsylvania. However, the choice of New York seems to indicate a departure from this family tradition. New York City is home to Columbia University, NYU, and Fordham University, all of which are considered potential contenders for Barron’s studies.
Faced with the decision, considerations about the recent campus protests regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict could have swayed his final decision, the former president suggested.
"The rioting may make someone want to go to a different kind of college," he said, implying that some schools have avoided such disruptions.
Ambiguities remain around where Barron will reside during his college years, with possibilities including on-campus accommodations or other arrangements adhering to his privacy preferences.
The public has increasingly followed Barron Trump's steps since he made more frequent public appearances, often speculative about his educational and personal life decisions due to his family’s high profile. This interest marks a stark contrast to the relatively low public profile maintained during his father's presidency.
Dating back to September 2023, there were rumors that Barron could be considering the University of Pennsylvania, stirring public discourse. Nevertheless, this August clarifies the ongoing speculations with his solid choice of New York, over a year after the initial curiosity about his educational future began bubbling.
As move-in dates approach, especially with NYU's scheduled from August 24 to August 31, all eyes will be on Barron's next steps—whether he will live on campus or establish a different arrangement in Manhattan, where his family retains residential connections.
Barron Trump, having maintained an impressive academic record, will proceed with his college education in New York, surrounded by the buzz of media and public speculation.
His father, Donald Trump, has hinted at an announcement soon, which will formally reveal Barron’s chosen institution and possibly his living arrangements amidst the backdrop of a city vibrant with educational and cultural opportunities.
