Overview

• In an Oct. 6 appearance on the PBD Podcast, Eric Trump said Barron loved soccer but concluded a professional path was unrealistic at his reported 6-foot-9 height.
• Eric added that basketball was discussed but joked Barron “still couldn’t jump,” framing athletics as unlikely compared with other pursuits.
• Barron is reported to be 19 years old and the tallest member of the Trump family, with his height drawing public attention over the past year.
• President Trump has previously noted Barron’s enthusiasm for soccer while acknowledging that his stature could be a disadvantage on the field.
• Coverage identifies Barron as a second-year student at NYU’s Stern School of Business, while separate reports citing large cryptocurrency holdings remain thinly verified.