Donald Trump's youngest child, Barron Trump, is no stranger to making waves — especially when it
comes to his schooling. It was revealed in 2017 that Barron would be bucking the trend on where
presidential children go to school while living in the White House. Trump's administration confirmed
a few months after he took office that Barron would not be heading to Sidwell Friends School.
Sidwell Friends School is where children of the president had
been educated for more than three decades before Donald took office.
Instead, Barron headed to St. Andrew's Episcopal in September 2017. Then-first
lady Melania Trump confirmed the news, saying in a statement on behalf of herself and her husband:
"We are very excited for our son to attend St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
It is known for its diverse community and commitment to
academic excellence. [...] We look forward to the coming school years at St. Andrew's."
Well, things have changed a lot since then, as the Trumps are
now living completely different lives in a completely different state — after President
Joe Biden put an end to Trump's hopes for a second term during the 2020 election.
Now, as kids across the country prepare to head back to school, it has finally been confirmed
where Barron Trump will be getting his education during the bulk of his teen years. Reportedly,
Barron will be attending Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida. Oxbridge Academy's
Director of Advancement, Scott Siegfried, confirmed the news, saying in a statement:
"We look forward to welcoming him into our school and community."
Barron will be starting in 10th grade, and will graduate alongside the class of 2024. But he won't
be alone, as Barron will have the protection of the Secret Service, which the school confirmed
in an email to parents that was sent out with the permission of Melania and Donald Trump. It read:
"A small contingent of [Secret Service] agents will be present during each school day.
We are working directly with the Secret Service to ensure that logistics and security work smoothly
and discreetly with little impact on students, faculty, staff, or day-to-day operations."
In a later interview, Scott Siegfried added:
"I think it's a great environment for [Barron], and we're excited for him.
We're pleased to have him as a part of Oxbridge."
Oxbridge Academy is just over a 15-minute drive from Trump's Mar-A-Largo resort,
where he and Melania have occasionally been spotted since leaving the White House.
But good schooling doesn't come cheap. According to the school's official website,
tuition for high school students is $34,800 per year. There are also a few other fees the Trumps
will likely have to pay, including an additional $2,000 annually for health and wellness services,
laptops, transportation, and security, plus a one-time new student enrollment fee of $1,250.
Barron's new school was founded back in 2011 with a donation from William Koch,
who has made no secret of his support for Barron's father. Page Six reported in 2016 that Koch hosted
an event at his home in Cape Cod at which Trump was the guest of honor. Tickets reportedly cost
anywhere from $2,700 all the way up to a whopping $50,000, and the money raised went
towards supporting Trump's presidential campaign. William is also the brother of fellow billionaires
Charles Koch and David Koch, who have been incredibly vocal Republican donors over the years.
So what might Barron get up to at his new school? Well, based on comments made by
Melania Trump in 2018, it appears that he might well pursue a sporting career.
She brought up her son's interests while speaking at Liberty University,
sharing that, although Barron is not on social media, he's "all into sports."
Reportedly, Barron is a longtime soccer fan,
and has played for DC United's Under 12 side and Arlington Soccer Association's under-14 teams.
Donald Trump has also mentioned how much Barron "loves soccer" over the years,
and how he would much rather have his son play soccer over football.
"I just don't like the reports I see coming out
having to do with football. I mean, it's a dangerous sport."
Considering Barron is reportedly 6-foot-7,
it's fair to say that his future in sports could well be a bright one.
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