Unlike the average person, Melania Trump enjoys privileges few can imagine. Members of the public wasted no time reminding her of this: she commands staff at her beck and call, and benefits from 24-hour protection. As a result, some believe she should think twice before airing complaints.
The public quickly reminded Melania Trump of her privileges after reports surfaced about what truly keeps her up at night. Scandals involving Donald Trump — whether about sex, infidelity, or finances — are not what haunt her. Instead, a well-placed source with ties to Melania told PEOPLE magazine this week that her deepest worries center around her son, Barron.
Standing tall at 18 and already making money on his own, Barron Trump now attends New York University’s Stern School of Business as a sophomore.
The young multi-millionaire maintains a strategy that has worked before: keeping his head down, focusing on academics, and steering clear of politics and controversies. Despite his famous last name, he quietly hopes to be forgotten — no small wish when your father is one of the most controversial figures in politics.
Although Barron does everything he can to remain under the radar, Melania Trump reportedly worries about his comfort and fears he may be bullied on campus. Her response: become a helicopter parent, monitoring him closely at every opportunity.
The political insider told PEOPLE: “Melania watches Barron constantly in an effort to be sure nobody messes with him or bullies him, as this is a constant worry with her. She always knows where he is and what he’s doing.”
The source also shared: “She will do everything she can to make sure Barron does well in school and is socially and mentally adjusted to his life as a college student. Dorm living wasn’t in the stars for Barron at this point.”
Mrs. Trump faced criticism from social media users. One ridiculed her, saying, “She should stop pitying herself. With security, a luxury apartment, and the best education money can buy, her son will be just fine.”
Another netizen commented: “The irony is thick. She created a ‘Be Best’ anti-bullying campaign while her husband publicly bullied everyone from political opponents to war heroes.”
One mother, concerned about the contrast, noted that Barron stands as heir to a multi-billion-dollar empire and is American royalty. She urged Melania not to belittle average families with her complaints, asking, “Is this a joke? My son is in his sophomore year, and I worry about how he’ll afford rent, not about whether he’ll feel ‘uncomfortable’ on a campus that’s practically a luxury resort for him.”
Another commented, “Maybe she should worry about the people her husband has bullied and demeaned, rather than her son, who has 24/7 security. The lack of self-awareness is stunning.”
Many suggest Mrs. Trump should keep her confessions to herself, arguing that no one had asked for them.
