Mar-a-Lago's Secret Rules to Protect Barron Trump, 20, Revealed — As First Lady Melania Fights to Shield Reclusive Son's Privacy

Melania Trump's strict efforts to protect son Barron's privacy at Mar-a-Lago were thrust back into the spotlight after guests allegedly filmed the 20-year-old during a private family gathering, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

The reported incident reignited scrutiny over the quiet but firm rules surrounding Barron at Donald Trump's exclusive Florida resort, where insiders say there is a long-standing expectation that guests leave him alone.

Sources familiar with the Trump family's private events say there has long been an unofficial understanding at Mar-a-Lago that guests should not approach, photograph, or disturb Barron.

"It's very understood that guests don't bother Barron or anyone around him," one insider told People, describing the expectation as an informal code followed by members and visitors alike.

The renewed focus came after reports surfaced claiming guests secretly filmed Barron during the family's December 26 holiday celebrations at the Palm Beach club.

People close to the first lady say Melania has carefully orchestrated Barron's extremely private lifestyle for years.

While the president embraced rallies, cameras, and nonstop media coverage during his political rise, Melania reportedly worked behind the scenes to shield her only child from public scrutiny.

A political source told People: "Melania definitely protects her son against anyone taking videos or shots of him that would put him at a disadvantage or portray him in a bad way."

The insider added she would "put her foot down if necessary, but nothing stressful like that has happened."

Another source said, "Melania would go to the ends of the earth to protect Barron from any evil intentions from people," while insisting "nothing like this happened during the holidays."

Barron is attempting to maintain a relatively normal life while studying at New York University's Stern School of Business.

Reports say he spent his freshman year at the university's Manhattan campus before relocating to NYU's Washington, D.C., site during his sophomore year last fall.

Despite ongoing public fascination with the Trump family, Barron has made only a handful of public appearances since his father returned to the White House for his second term.