President Donald Trump’s youngest son Barron William Trump has cracked a new way to stay in contact with friends amid privacy concerns.
As a New York University (NYU) freshman under constant Secret Service surveillance, the 19-year-old has reportedly been using Xbox’s messaging and voice chat features to talk with his university pals.
A source close to Barron has disclosed that he choose this unique approach in order to avoid sharing his phone number, which could compromise his security.
The insider noted, “It’s a smart workaround for staying connected without the hassle.”
Previously, the teen’s dad and the US president has gushed about Barron’s expertise in technology.
In March 2025, Trump noted, “I turn off his laptop, I said, ‘Oh good,’ and I go back five minutes later, he’s got his laptop. I said, ‘How’d you do that?'”
Using Xbox chat allows him to experience some part of normal university life and get into gaming culture, while also building trusted friendships.
