His quiet answer stunned classmates on the court.

Barron Trump keeps a low profile at school. The sophomore does not seek attention. His mother, Melania Trump, has always tried to protect his privacy, while his father, President Donald Trump, lives in the public eye.

President Trump regularly attends big sporting events like the Super Bowl, the US Open, the Daytona 500, and the Ryder Cup. Cameras follow him everywhere he goes. Barron, on the other hand, mostly stays out of view.

When he was younger, Barron played competitive youth soccer and enjoyed sports. But classmates now say he does not participate in sports activities on campus.

At college, many students play pickup basketball after class. It is a way to relax and make friends. Some classmates invited Barron to join a game, but he turned them down and said he could not play.

“He’s sort of like an oddity on campus,” Kaya Walker, president of NYU College Republicans, told Vanity Fair. “He goes to class, he goes home.”

That short answer surprised many students. Some felt disappointed. Others felt sorry for him.

Classmates Share Their Reactions To Barron’s Trump

Barron Trump (Photo Via Imagn Images)
Students and people on social media responded when they heard the news. Many talked about how he missed out on a simple, normal college experience.

“Depressing to hear that,” one person wrote.

“No matter who he is, everyone deserves a fun college experience,” another added about Barron.

“Can’t believe that. How sad,” one user shared.

One comment struck a common theme. “Pickup basketball is a right of passage for every guy in college. He needs to play,” the person wrote.

College campuses often run on simple traditions. Pickup games help students make friends outside the classroom. They give people a break from stress and help build easy connections.

Barron’s situation is different. His last name brings a lot of attention. Secret Service protection and security rules likely affect his daily life. He goes to class, then leaves campus, and keeps his circle small.

Students see him walking through the halls, but they rarely see him stop to hang out. That makes it feel like he lives a more separate life than most students.