During his first sit-down interview after his trial concluded, Donald Trump shared an update on his son Barron Trump’s potential college plans. Barron, 18, recently graduated from Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, Florida, where he spent the final three years of his secondary education.
Previously, Trump suggested Barron was considering attending The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he himself graduated. Reports also mentioned Barron considering New York University in Manhattan. However, Trump revealed that Barron is now “looking at some colleges that are different than they were two months ago.”
In a recent interview with Fox & Friends, Trump described Barron as tall, good-looking, and a very good student. He mentioned Barron’s wide acceptance to colleges and hinted at concerns over college protests and riots, suggesting that Barron may consider alternative options. Trump attended Barron’s graduation ceremony amid his hush money trial, though his comments about missing the graduation drew criticism from Melania Trump’s former aide, who noted Melania’s displeasure with the public discussion of Barron in the context of the case.
“He’s amazing actually in a certain way. You know, he’s tall, good looking guy. He’s a very good student,” Trump replied. “He’s applied to colleges and gets into everywhere he goes. You know, he’s very sought after from the standpoint he’s a very smart guy. He’s a very tall guy. But he’s — and he’s a — he’s a great kid.”
During the interview, Trump hinted about the ongoing protests and riots taking place in colleges nationwide. He said: “You know, it’s very interesting though, colleges, you know, six months ago you looked at a college and you sort of want a certain college, and then you see all of these colleges are rioting.”
