Why Barron Trump always carry a black backpack to class
Barron Trump has been enrolled at New York University's Stern Business School for approximately six months.
Donald Trump's son received a brief academic break to witness his father's inauguration as the 47th US President on January 20, but has now resumed his studies in New York City.
Various accounts have surfaced about his campus experience, with fellow students offering diverse perspectives.
Secret Service personnel accompany Barron Trump throughout his university activities. The 18-year-old is frequently seen carrying a black backpack across campus, which apparently holds special significance. This backpack offers insights into his current lifestyle that many people might not recognize.
Barron remained largely away from public view before joining his father, Donald Trump, during the presidential election victory celebration last November. As the teenage son of Donald and Melania Trump, he has consistently attracted worldwide attention due to his tall stature, with his celebrity status expanding as he has reached adulthood.
Since last year, Barron has pursued his education at NYU's Stern Business School. While details about his university life remain limited, several classmates shared their impressions of the president's son in recent months.
British newspaper Daily Mail interviewed numerous NYU students, with some reporting that Barron has gained popularity among female students. Security personnel follow him throughout campus.
Photographers captured Barron during his first day at NYU. The university hosts many typical students, who appear to have mixed reactions about his presence.
One student suggested Barron might adjust his viewpoint to integrate better: "He's going to NYU, so if he is at all interested in girls, he's going to become kind of liberal, I'll tell you that."
Another student remarked: "My mom is going to want me to marry him."
Regarding the constant Secret Service presence, a third student expressed sympathy, stating they felt "really bad for him" because he "did not choose this life."
A fourth student commented: "His dad is his dad and he is own person so I'm not going to judge," adding they would welcome friendship with him. "Of course, who wouldn't want to be friends with a Trump?"
Not all reactions are positive about the president's son attending NYU. One student firmly stated she would "absolutely not" befriend Barron.
"It speaks to the privilege that a lot of the NYU kids have. I'm only here because of financial aid," this student told the Daily Mail.
According to a People Magazine source, the 18-year-old has become "popular with the ladies" since beginning his studies in September.
"He studies business at Stern school. He's definitely popular with women. He's tall and attractive. Many people think he's good-looking—even liberals find him appealing," the insider revealed.
Building new friendships in an unfamiliar environment can be difficult. While being Donald Trump's heir might help start conversations, Barron needs to connect with genuine friends rather than people seeking association with someone famous.
Barron faces challenges integrating at New York University due to constant Secret Service protection. According to TMZ, he's developed a creative solution for making college connections—through virtual gaming. The news source reports that Barron invites classmates to join him online for gaming sessions.
TMZ states he asks fellow students to connect with him on Discord, a platform where users play games and communicate. Being a soccer enthusiast, he particularly enjoys playing EA Sports FC 25.
While Barron could theoretically walk from Trump Tower to NYU, located about 50 blocks away, security concerns make this impossible. Instead, he travels to campus in an SUV with security escorts.
Traffic congestion poses no problem for his commute. A specialized team stands ready to guide Barron through bus lanes, ensuring his journey remains efficient and punctual.
After classes end, Barron exits through an alternative, less visible doorway and returns home via the same carefully established route.
UNILAD reports additional details about his campus experience.
Despite Barron's attempts to remain inconspicuous at school, this proves challenging. Security personnel—dressed casually to resemble students—accompany him throughout his day. Their presence attracts attention and curiosity from other students.
According to TMZ, fellow students describe Barron as "relaxed," while new information about his university experience continues to emerge.
"He's somewhat like a curiosity on campus," explained Kaya Walker, who leads the NYU College Republicans, in comments to Vanity Fair. "He attends his classes, then returns home."
After Donald and Melania Trump left the White House in 2021, Barron's activities remained largely unknown. The family relocated to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, where he attended the exclusive Oxbridge Academy High School. Though little information emerged about his time there, speculation about a possible girlfriend circulated widely.
When questioned about these rumors, his father Donald Trump stated that to his knowledge, Barron had never dated anyone.
Exploring new experiences and forming relationships represents a normal part of university life, and Barron follows this pattern. Interestingly, the Daily Mail suggested that 21-year-old influencer Maria Arana, a Mexican-American NYU student from Miami, might become a "future Mrs Barron Trump."
In her conversation with Vanity Fair, Arana, who studies child psychology at NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, remarked, "I just thought it was very random. But it's not like I was against it."
The 21-year-old clarified that she had never encountered Barron personally. However, she has observed the convoy of vehicles transporting him to campus. The youngest Trump son receives protection from Secret Service agents who transport him to and from university and accompany him throughout his day. This security presence potentially creates obstacles for him to develop new friendships.
Nevertheless, Barron may employ a strategic approach to appear more accessible. Reports indicate he carries a black backpack to campus which, beyond its practical purpose of holding stationery, computers, and notebooks, might serve an additional purpose.
A TikTok user claimed there exists a particular reason why Barron consistently carries this $88 backpack everywhere.
"As Trump's son, and the future heir, Barron is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but he always carries an inexpensive black school bag. Barron lived a life of luxury from childhood. He was raised by Melania, and had a life of ease and plenty since he was a child;" the user wrote, according to Express.
"However, no one would believe that under Trump's guidance, Barron is very thrifty in private. Since he entered college, he has been carrying an $88 black school bag, which makes Barron look more like an ordinary student.
"It enables him to keep a low profile, and be more approachable in public, and allows him to participate in various activities more comfortably. In addition, since Trump became President, he has been opposed to extravagance and waste and has even donated his own money to charity at times."
The TikTok user concluded: "To follow his father's example, Barron consistently maintains a modest profile. Even at 18, he avoids purchasing expensive items. This approach helps build Barron's favorable public image, readies him for his future inheritance responsibilities, and contributes positively to the Trump family's reputation overall."
Both Donald and Melania have commended Barron's personality traits, and their assessment remains unchallenged. Beyond his parents' remarks, virtually no information about his character surfaced until recently.
Nathan Pearce, CEO of luxury styling company Bespoke Pearce, assisted the president's son in selecting various suits, dress shirts, and a cashmere overcoat for Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
During his conversation with Women's Wear Daily, Pearce shared fascinating insights about Barron and his temperament. Despite his private lifestyle, which might suggest a reserved nature, Barron is quite the opposite according to Pearce.
"He's this exceptionally intelligent young man. His experience, knowledge, and historical understanding exceed his age considerably. Conversations with him are truly captivating," he told Women's Wear Daily.
"Another word I would use to describe him is hospitable. He remains grounded, extremely pleasant, and welcoming," Pearce added, mentioning how Barron greeted him with a handshake during their first meeting and expressed gratitude multiple times upon his arrival at Mar-a-Lago. The teenager even proposed giving the stylist a tour of the Palm Beach property.
"Getting acquainted with him over the past year or two has been a genuine pleasure," Pearce stated. He mentioned not taking Trump's business for granted, striving to ensure complete satisfaction with the outfits provided.
"I acknowledge that Barron Trump could select tailors from anywhere globally, yet he chose me and Pearce Bespoke. I feel extremely thankful and proud of this fact," Pearce noted.
While Donald Trump might not be widely recognized for his comedic abilities—a topic for separate discussion—it seems the trait runs in the family, with Pearce characterizing Barron's humor as "dry."
"He's tremendously funny. But as mentioned, he's remarkably sharp. Place him among distinguished business leaders, and he'll maintain his ground. He can engage with them indefinitely because he's clever, intelligent, and possesses a dry wit," the stylist summarized.
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