Overview
- Rob Shuter’s Substack cites sources saying Melania Trump declared Barron’s privacy non-negotiable and warned that members who film or photograph him could be banned.
- Members were reportedly told “no cameras, no leaks” and reminded that private family moments should remain private.
- Photos and videos of the 19-year-old at the club nonetheless circulated over the holidays on platforms such as X and TikTok.
- Daily Mail reported that models Valeria Sokolova and Abla Sofy posted images from Mar-a-Lago, with insiders saying such actions could cost members their access.
- Coverage notes Barron has kept a low public profile and transferred in 2025 from NYU’s New York City campus to the university’s Washington, D.C. program.