Eric Trump isn’t known for holding back, and on a recent podcast, he proved that again. This time, President Trump’s son teased some bold dating advice he gave to his younger brother, Barron Trump.
On the “PBD Podcast,” Eric , 41, joked about conversations he has had with his 19-year-old brother Barron, hinting that his advice might not exactly be parent-approved.
He laughed while saying it was the kind of thing that could "get me in so much trouble." Although he didn’t share all the details, he said enough to get people talking.
Eric rattled off Florida State, SMU, and the University of Arizona like he was listing VIP access to some wild weekend. The hosts loved it. One even said Barron could have been like “Van Wilder on steroids.”
However, Eric Trump didn’t stop there. He brought up a past story about Barron reportedly reserving a full floor of Trump Tower for a date. While many would call that extravagant, Eric called it “PG-13” compared to where his mind was at Barron’s age. He smiled as he said it, clearly leaning into the role of the fun older brother with zero filter.
Eric / IG / When the topic of college came up, Eric leaned right into the frat-boy humor. He joked that Barron "should have skipped New York University" and picked a real party school if he wanted to have fun.
Despite the joking, Eric came across as proud of his little brother.
So, why is this getting so much attention? Because Eric Trump’s comments weren’t just about laughs. They painted a curious picture of Barron Trump, the youngest and most private Trump sibling, as someone living in two worlds. One is quiet, low-profile, and college-focused. The other is the kind of world where dating advice includes party school rankings and joking references to R-rated college antics.
And that contrast is what makes this story stick.
This moment also highlights Barron Trump’s gradual yet steady rise into the public eye. Until recently, Barron was mostly off-limits. He was the quiet kid in the background, growing up while the rest of the Trump family stayed center stage. However, with recent reports about his dating life and podcast mentions like this, the curtain is starting to lift.
Eric / IG / It was all fun and games until Eric wrapped things up with a more heartfelt note. He made sure to say that Barron is “a great kid” and “has his head on straight.”
In December 2024, People magazine reported that Barron is “really popular with the ladies” and described him as “tall and handsome.” Even Eric himself has called Barron “America’s most eligible bachelor.” And he had the whole Trump Tower shut down for a day! So, jokes aside, there is clearly growing interest in who Barron is becoming.
The college comments especially struck a chord. NYU is known for academics, not frat parties. Eric’s take suggested Barron missed out on “real fun” by going there. Whether it was a real suggestion or just a jab, it gave listeners a rare peek into how the Trump brothers talk when the cameras are off.