Melania also addressed the question of whether her son, Barron Trump, would be moving to the White House with them. Barron, who is 18 years old, recently left the family’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach to attend New York University’s Stern School of Business in New York City. In September, Melania revealed to Fox that Barron chose to reside at Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan, the family’s residence, as he embarked on his college journey.
Despite Barron living in Manhattan, Melania shared that he would have a room at the White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for him to visit whenever he wants. She emphasized the importance of allowing children the freedom to make their own choices once they reach a certain age, stating, “We teach them, we guide them, and then we give them the wings to fly.”
Melania also mentioned that she values Barron’s autonomy and respects his decisions about where he wants to be and what he wants to do. She emphasized that her priority is to support Barron’s academic, social, and emotional well-being as he transitions into college life.
As for Melania’s future living arrangements, sources close to the Trumps have indicated that while she is expected to fulfill her duties as first lady, she may not reside full-time at the White House. Instead, she is likely to divide her time between the White House, her New York home, and Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach.
Melania expressed confidence that the process of relocating to the White House a second time will be smoother, as she is familiar with the layout and logistics. Reflecting on her previous move, she acknowledged the challenges faced due to limited information but expressed readiness for the upcoming transition.
“I have everything. I have the plans, I could move in, I already packed, I already selected the furniture that needs to go in, so it’s a very different transition this time, second time around.” Melania noted that “the transition team” only has five hours to move President Joe Biden and his family out — and move the Trump family in — on Jan. 20, which is Inauguration Day.
