Donald Trump Reveals Barron Chooses NYU After Grandmother's Death

President Donald Trump revealed on the "Pod Force One" podcast that his son Barron chose to attend New York University primarily to be near his grandmother, Melania Trump's mother Amalija Knavs, who was going to stay in an apartment near the school but sadly passed away shortly before Barron began college. Despite the tragedy, Barron has been reported to be coping well and even thriving at NYU, although his experience has been complicated by the presence of Secret Service agents. Trump also advised Barron to be cautious of left-leaning teachers at NYU and shared four rules he gave his children: no drugs, no alcohol, and no cigarettes. Unlike Barron's siblings, who attended the University of Pennsylvania and Georgetown University, Barron chose to remain close to home in Manhattan, where he grew up in Trump Tower. The president emphasized the emotional significance of Barron's decision, linking it to family ties and loss. Overall, the choice was less about academic ambition and more about staying connected to family during a difficult time.