Former President Donald Trump, renowned for his candid and controversial demeanor, was taken aback when his wife Melania revealed the unexpected news of her pregnancy in 2006, leading to the birth of their son, Barron William Trump. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in 2006, Melania shared the surprising moment of breaking the news to her husband, recalling, “He came home one day, and I told him he’d be a daddy. At first, he needed to take it in. It was a real surprise. And then he was very happy.”
At the age of 60, Donald Trump found himself in a state of astonishment, not because he didn’t anticipate having children with Melania, but due to the rapidity of conception. “I expected we were going to have children, so I wasn’t totally surprised. But I was surprised by the speed of it. It happened very quickly,” he admitted.
Their son, Barron William Trump, was born on March 20, 2006, making him Donald’s fifth child and Melania’s first and only child. Despite his initial shock, Donald expressed his joy at becoming a father again. He relished spending time with his newborn son, particularly relishing the early morning moments when he would feed Barron.
While Barron’s birth came as a surprise, Donald and Melania Trump embraced their roles as parents wholeheartedly. Melania, in particular, took charge of the nurturing responsibilities. Reflecting on this, Melania mentioned, “Over the years, I have changed more than a diaper, but not on Barron. That’s my job.”
Barron Trump, now 17 years old, has grown up in the public eye as the son of one of the wealthiest and most influential individuals globally. He spent his early years in New York City before moving to the White House with his mother in 2017 following Donald Trump’s inauguration. Barron attended St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Maryland until 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift to online learning.
Described as intelligent, reserved, and courteous, Barron is passionate about sports such as soccer, golf, and chess. He is fluent in both English and Slovenian, Melania’s native language, and shares a close bond with his parents and siblings.
Currently residing with his parents at their Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Barron is poised to enter his senior year of high school. Despite his unexpected arrival into the Trump family, Barron has been provided with a life of privilege and opportunities. As Melania Trump eloquently put it, “He is a very special boy,” encapsulating the love and pride they hold for their son.
