Melania Trump has hinted at a growing emotional distance from her 20-year-old son, Barron, during a recent interview on Fox Business’s The Big Money Show. Speaking with co-host Taylor Riggs, the First Lady, 56, acknowledged that her hectic schedule has limited the time she spends with her husband, President Donald Trump, and her son. "It's good to schedule, it's always good because everybody's so busy," she said, explaining that both she and the president have demanding roles that make family time difficult. She admitted that "there's less and less family time" and that "there's suffering because of it," though she added that their focus on work is what matters most. She also noted that Barron, now an adult, may be content with her prioritizing her duties, saying, "And that's okay." Recent reports suggest that Barron has become more reclusive, with claims that he avoids going out in public. This behavior has been linked to the death of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and friend of the Trump family, who was killed in a car crash last year. Melania’s office has requested that media refrain from discussing Barron’s private life, citing "recent threats" as a reason. Barron recently completed his second year at New York University and was reportedly spending much of the summer at the Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey with his mother. Barron has also drawn attention for a past incident involving a friend who was attacked in the UK. In 2022, he called UK police from the United States after his friend was assaulted by Matvei Rumiantsev, a 23-year-old man. During the attack, Barron answered a FaceTime call on his friend’s phone, which was connected to the president’s son, and turned the camera around to film himself kicking the victim while she was on the floor, crying. Rumiantsev denied the attack but was later found guilty of assault and perverting the course of justice. The victim testified that Barron’s call to the police "helped save my life." During the incident, Barron apologized to the operator while on the call, though the operator reportedly told him to "stop being rude" and answer questions directly. The operator was unaware that Barron was the son of the U.S. president. The incident highlights the complex public and private life of Barron Trump, who continues to be a subject of media interest despite his family’s requests for privacy.