Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, has commenced his college journey at New York University's Stern School of Business.
According to RadarOnline.com, the 18-year-old's enrollment comes amid controversy surrounding some faculty members' past criticisms of his father.
The 6'9" freshman's choice of NYU places him in an environment where several professors, including the interim dean of the Stern School of Business, have previously expressed strong opinions about Donald Trump. In 2020, J.P. Eggers and over 20 other NYU employees signed a letter declaring the former president "unfit to lead" and a "threat to the Republic."
The letter that Eggers and other NYU faculty signed was titled "It's Time for America's Business Leaders to Speak Out Against the Threat Trump Poses to Our Republic." Drafted by Professor Deepak Malhotra of Harvard Business School in October 2020, the document aimed to rally support against Donald Trump's leadership.
The letter garnered signatures from approximately 1,400 individuals, including J.P. Eggers, who now serves as the interim dean of the Stern School of Business, where Barron is enrolled. Eggers has been with NYU since July 2008, initially as a professor of management and organizations before taking on administrative roles.
This situation creates a unique dynamic for Barron Trump as he begins his college career. The young Trump will be studying in an environment where some faculty members have openly criticized his father's leadership and character.
Despite the potential controversy, Donald Trump has expressed pride and enthusiasm about his son's college choice. The former president spoke positively about Barron's acceptance to NYU during a recent interview.
Trump stated:
He was accepted to a lot of colleges. He's a very smart guy, and he'll be going to Stern, the business school, which is a great school at NYU.
The former president also mentioned that Barron had considered other institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, which Trump himself attended. However, Barron ultimately chose NYU, a decision his father seems to support fully.
Barron Trump graduated from Palm Beach's Oxbridge Academy in May 2024, setting the stage for his entry into higher education. His father has described him as a child with "very high aptitude" who has now moved beyond "child-dom."
In addition to his academic pursuits, Barron is expected to continue his passion for soccer at NYU. He previously played for MLS side DC United's youth teams, indicating a strong interest in the sport alongside his studies.
Donald Trump has also suggested that Barron may play a role in his presidential campaign, particularly in connecting with younger voters. The former president noted Barron's familiarity with social media personalities and influencers popular among Gen Z, seeing this as a potential asset to the campaign.
Barron Trump's enrollment at NYU's Stern School of Business marks a significant milestone in his life. His college experience begins against a backdrop of past faculty criticism of his father, Donald Trump. Despite this, the former president has expressed pride in his son's academic achievements and choice of institution. Barron's interests extend beyond academics to include soccer, and he may potentially contribute to his father's presidential campaign by engaging with younger voters. As he starts this new chapter, Barron Trump finds himself navigating the complex intersection of personal education, family legacy, and political discourse.
