Donald Trump will live in the White House; Melania and her son Barron, no ... for now
President-elect Donald Trump told reporters that he will reside in the White House after he takes office, but that his wife Melania and their 10-year-old son Barron will continue to live in New York temporarily so that the minor can finish the year in the same school.
During a photoshoot at his Golf Club in Bedminster, while firing Arkansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, Trump answered yes when asked if he planned to live in the White House. Later, when asked if Melania and Barron would move to Washington, he said, “Very soon. When he finishes school.
Earlier Sunday, members of the transition team were questioned about Melania and Barron's plans after the New York Post reported that they would not move to Washington immediately, but would continue to live in Trump Tower until the end of the school year. .
"The Trump family is excited about their new role in serving the country, and in particular the president-elect's job to help move the country forward," said team spokesman Jason Miller.
"There has been no official statement from the Trump family on the timing of the transition, but like any parent they are concerned about taking their 10-year-old son out of school mid-year," Miller added.
