From sleek to shaggy, Barron Trump’s evolving style reflects a more relaxed college lifestyle — but the youngest Trump son may be preparing for a bigger role beyond the classroom.
Barron Trump debuts a new look as he starts his freshman year at NYU
Once known for his gelled, formal hairstyle at his father’s inauguration, Barron Trump is now sporting a noticeably shaggier and more laid-back appearance.
In recent photos captured exclusively by DailyMail.com, the 19-year-old NYU freshman was seen striding purposefully toward class, dressed casually in a sweater layered over a polo shirt, jeans, and Adidas sneakers.
At 6-foot-7, Barron towers over most of his peers — and his new relaxed fashion sense mirrors the change from political spotlight to student life.
Observers also note that he appears to have gained some weight, a natural part of growing into adulthood, echoing his father’s own physical transformation over the years.
Barron maintains a low profile under constant protection
Despite being the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, Barron seems to be adjusting to student life at NYU’s Stern School of Business with relative anonymity.
Photographs show him walking briskly on campus with a Secret Service agent trailing closely behind, but his fellow students mostly pass by without fanfare.
Some reports paint him as a charismatic, popular presence, especially among his female classmates. A source told People: “He’s tall, handsome, and charming — he’s definitely popular with the ladies, even among liberal students.”
Another insider described him as “an old soul” who is “smart, well spoken, and well read”, someone whose life experience far exceeds that of most college freshmen.
Classmates are split on whether Barron is a campus fixture or a lone wolf
Conflicting accounts have emerged about how socially integrated Barron is at NYU. While some portray him as friendly and approachable, others describe him as introverted and elusive, preferring to play video games like FIFA rather than socialize.
According to TMZ, Barron rarely spends time on campus, sits quietly at the back of lecture halls, and swiftly exits to a waiting SUV after class. “He hardly exists,” one student reportedly said.
Former NYU College Republicans president Kaya Walker described him as “an oddity on campus,” someone who sticks to a strict routine of attending class and returning home.
That home is reportedly Trump Tower, where he continues to live with Melania Trump, now 54. Each morning, a motorcade of black SUVs shuttles him approximately 20 minutes to Tisch Hall, Stern’s undergraduate hub.
Barron Trump quietly launches a business venture that mirrors his father’s legacy
Beyond the lecture hall, Barron is already showing signs of stepping into his father’s business shoes.
In July 2024, he and two friends — Carter Fulcher and Cameron Roxburgh — incorporated a luxury real estate company in Wyoming, listing Mar-a-Lago as the official company address.
The trio reportedly aims to focus on high-end properties and golf developments in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho — much like Donald Trump’s early ventures.
Although they dissolved the company four months later to avoid election-season media scrutiny, sources say a formal relaunch is imminent.
Although he has remained publicly apolitical for most of his life, Barron is now playing a low-key but impactful role in his father’s re-election campaign.
He is particularly focused on leveraging social media to engage with younger voters.
His influence was instrumental in encouraging Trump to appear on popular digital platforms.
This included the three-hour interview on The Joe Rogan Experience — a strategic move that resonated strongly with Gen Z men and younger conservatives