Barron Trump, now 18, will not be moving into the White House with his father, President-elect Donald Trump, for his second term. Instead, Barron recently started his first year at New York University, studying business, following in his father’s footsteps.

Though Barron has kept a low public profile, Melania Trump has shielded him from much media exposure, especially after Donald Trump survived a traumatic shooting incident at a rally in Pennsylvania this July. The incident reportedly had a profound impact on Barron and the entire Trump family. Melania, fearing for Barron’s safety, has continued to keep him out of the spotlight.

Despite his quiet role, Barron briefly entered the political sphere when he was invited to be a delegate at the Republican National Convention, an opportunity he ultimately declined due to prior commitments. Secret Service protection remains with Barron as he attends NYU, where he’ll receive extensive security measures similar to those in place during his high school years.

Although Barron hasn’t made public appearances on the campaign trail, his influence with Gen Z voters was crucial. Donald Trump credited him with helping connect the campaign to younger audiences through popular influencers, underscoring Barron’s impact behind the scenes.