Barron Trump Makes Rare Appearance With His Mom, NY Post Called Out For Focusing On One Detail
Like his mother, First Lady Melania Trump, 19-year-old Barron Trump prefers to keep a low profile.
But they both have an attention-grabbing presence, which makes their reserved nature even more intriguing.
That’s why when Melania and Barron were seen together as they entered Trump Tower recently, the media was quick to analyze everything they could about the encounter.
And for the New York Post, one notable detail could be found shining from the arm of President Donald Trump’s youngest son:
For the outing, Barron wore a black shirt underneath a dark blue bomber jacket and black jeans.
He also rocked a pricey yellow gold “Daytona” Rolex on his left arm, which retails for $48,700 online.
Melania, 54, wore a gray trench coat over her shoulders and a pair of sunglasses.
The mother-son duo’s appearance came a day before classes are set to resume at New York University’s Stern School of Business — where Barron is currently enrolled for his freshman year — after spring break.
Barron Trump sports Rolex as he’s spotted with Melania returning to Trump Tower https://t.co/AKDVBimwIf pic.twitter.com/kckes5eOHT
— New York Post (@nypost) March 30, 2025
Barron’s towering height and seemingly effortless style have combined to make him an endearing media figure — even among some of his father’s critics.
But that didn’t stop some social media users from criticizing the the attention he receives:
https://twitter.com/Kathy202424/status/1906477263958479077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1906477263958479077%7Ctwgr%5E1d4ab46011a28ed0a46d53a1908a1a37221817b5%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwltreport.com%2F2025%2F03%2F31%2Fbarron-trump-makes-rare-appearance-his-mom-ny%2F
https://twitter.com/TheAptCatalyst/status/1906627384821809344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1906627384821809344%7Ctwgr%5E1d4ab46011a28ed0a46d53a1908a1a37221817b5%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwltreport.com%2F2025%2F03%2F31%2Fbarron-trump-makes-rare-appearance-his-mom-ny%2F
Others saw the young man’s fashionable choice as a sign of his bright future:
bro 6’7 with a presidential bloodline and a rolex wrist
— NoFluffWisdom (@NoFluffWisdom) March 30, 2025
he’s not in his villain arc
he’s in his origin arc
Melania Trump has already addressed the challenges her son will face due to his family’s high-profile status.
As Newsweek reported in December:
“I don’t think it’s possible for him to be a normal student. His experience at college — it’s very different than any other kid,” Melania, 54, said. She also expressed her pride in how Barron, 18, is navigating the challenges, stating that he is aware of his position. “He’s very strong and he knows that he’s in a different position than other children.”
Barron started his studies at Stern Business School in the fall after graduating from the Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach. On his first day, he was escorted by security – understandably, since he’s the son of the president-elect Donald Trump.
In the interview, Melania also described Barron as a “grown young man,” praising his maturity and understanding, particularly in politics. “I’m very proud of him — about his knowledge, and about politics, and giving advice to his father,” she shared.
Here’s a clip of that interview: