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Barron Trump Turns 20, Builds Business Career

Published 20 March 2026

Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, celebrated his 20th birthday on March 20, 2026, marking a milestone as he pursues studies at New York University's Stern School of Business and builds a foundation in entrepreneurship.

Born on March 20, 2006, in New York City, Barron has maintained a low public profile throughout much of his life, shaped by his mother's efforts to shield him from intense media scrutiny during his childhood in Trump Tower and later at the White House. He attended private schools in New York, Maryland, and Florida before enrolling at NYU's Manhattan campus in 2024. For his sophomore year, he transferred to the university's Washington, D.C., campus last fall, allowing him to remain near his family amid the demands of his father's presidency. Sources close to the family describe this move as providing him with access to business opportunities and a sense of security in the capital.

At 20, Barron is increasingly focused on carving out his own path in business, drawing on his father's legacy while developing a distinct approach. A social source familiar with his activities noted that he has inherited a strong...

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