Reason why you’re unlikely to see Barron Trump at public events after he skipped president’s major speech

Since his father entered the Oval Office for his second term, 18-year-old Barron Trump has rarely been spotted at any of the major events, including his dad's first speech to Congress.

The likes of Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner Jnr, Lara Trump, Tiffany Trump and husband Michael Boulos, were all spotted in attendance at the major political event, but Barron was nowhere to be seen.

The teenage son of President Donald Trump is also not likely to appear at any future events his father makes, and with good reason.

Barron Trump is currently in his freshman year at New York Univeristy (NYU) studying business. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Barron, who lives in New York in Trump Tower, is currently a freshman at New York University (NYU) and will be attending classes so unable to make as many public appearances.

The teenager is currently studying and attending classes at New York University's Stern School of Business since September, having graduated from Florida's Oxbridge Academy in May.

However his college experience isn't likely to be the same as others in their first year of studies.

Mother Melania revealed in an interview that her son isn't like others as she said last year: "I don't think it's possible for him to be a normal student. His experience at college — it's very different than any other kid."

Melania has generally kept Barron away from the spotlight as much as possible, as she explained to Fox News: "I feel that children, when they reach 18 or 19 years old, we teach them, we guide them, and then we give them the wings to fly. I always respect Barron's yes and no - what he likes to do and where he wants to be."

Barron's start at NYU hasn't been without issue, as he was discussed by the former head of the New York University College Republicans who made remarks about him earlier this year.

Barron didn't attend his father's Congress speech, and may be missing from future events too. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

In February, New York University College Republicans president Kaya Walker landed herself in hot water when she commented on what Trump's son was like on campus.

Walker described the president's youngest son as 'sort of like an oddity on campus' to Vanity Fair, adding that Barron 'goes to class, he goes home'.

She also told the outlet that one of her professors joked that the teen 'doesn’t really belong here', making a reference to the school’s historically liberal politics.

One of Barron's classmates also recounted an anecdote of asking to play basketball with him, claiming he seemed interested but got the sense that 'he wasn’t really allowed to do stuff' as plainclothes Secret Service officers kept a close watch.

Walker's comments sparked debate over Barron's place at the business school of NYU, and the College Republicans of America (CRA) was forced to issue a statement.

The statement called out the framing of the Vanity Fair article as well as emphasising its support for President Trump. They also claimed Walker's comments didn't 'align with the values and principles upheld by our organisation'.

In the wake of the comments, Walker resigned from her position but did speak out to say her comments were taken out of context.