Barron Trump banned from giving out his phone number, resorts to drastic measures to communicate with pals

Barron Trump needs to follow strict security protocols as the son of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. For his safety while attending college at New York University, he is not allowed to give his phone number to anyone, including his friends. However, the first son may have found a clever workaround using technology that is readily available to him.

With Secret Service agents almost always shadowing his every move, it’s challenging for Barron to enjoy what college life has to offer outside of the classroom, like frat parties and dorm gossip. Since he is barred from sharing his personal phone number, he has been forced to get creative in communicating with his pals. According to Page Six, the youngest Trump has been leveling up his social game with the help of gaming consoles.

While most people his age are busy texting, FaceTiming, or Snapchatting, the 19-year-old logs into Xbox Live to stay connected. “He has added it to his repertoire. It’s his communication platform of choice,” a source told the outlet. Previously, Barron had been spotted using Discord — the chat app typically used by gamers — but now, Xbox has entered the chat. Literally, with voice and text features built right into the gaming console, it’s the perfect workaround for someone who can’t give out his phone number without risking a communications circus. His daddy can’t deal with another Pete Hegseth-level crisis, after all.

Barron’s questionable circle of friends

Andrew Tate: “I'm very close with the Trump family. I know them well. I spoke to Barron after the incident [In Butler]. I look forward to once I'm free being with Donald Trump in person." pic.twitter.com/mxBH2e3rqs

— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) February 28, 2025

The source added that the younger Trump is “still trouble shooting” and figuring out the platform, but it’s a good start for him to stay connected with his pals. Also, even though this gives him a workaround for his strict security detailing, Barron is purportedly being cautious with the people he talks to online. He does not engage with strangers and only gives his gamer tag to people he knows and trusts.

However, the Trumps do not have a good track record when it comes to the people they surround themselves with. They only trust people who share the same values (or the lack thereof) as they do. A look at the people comprising the Trump administration already gives this away. Apart from Bo Loudon, all of Barron’s pals have stayed anonymous for good reason. However, we learned that he is buddies with the controversial Andrew Tate, and that says a lot about the kind of friends he chooses.

Tate, who faces criminal charges related to rape and human trafficking, dropped a bombshell in February, saying he is “very close with the Trump family,” including Barron. His connection with Donald might not have been as shocking, given that the politician himself is a convicted felon. But with Barron, it felt like a blow to Melania, who has vowed to be the best mother for her son. It’s just not the kind of friendship a mom would likely endorse when they know who Tate is.

Melania has been very protective of Barron ever since Trump started serving his first term as president. Before the family’s return to the White House for his second term in January, she swore to be laser-focused on her son’s well-being and make her role as first lady just secondary. However, given her active participation in her husband’s latest engagements, Melania now seems more preoccupied with the spotlight than her mommy duties. It’s either that, or she’s given Barron some leeway, knowing he is already an adult.